Head of Pharmacy

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Career development

25 days holiday

Job summary

The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham seeks an ambitious Head of Pharmacy to lead and shape its expanding hospital pharmacy service. You will oversee a high-performing team, drive clinical governance, medicines optimisation and patient care quality, and collaborate with senior clinicians across the network.

Reporting to the Chief Nurse, you will develop services, foster innovation and prepare the team for future growth in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with hospital pharmacy experience and track record in leading teams.
• Strong focus on medicines optimisation, patient safety and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and empower a high-performing pharmacy team within The Harborne Hospital.
• Drive development and expansion of pharmacy services and patient pathways.
• Champion medicines optimisation and clinical governance standards.
• Collaborate with consultants, clinical teams and senior leaders across the network.
• Lead continuous improvement and innovative changes in pharmacy practice.
• Develop people and services to prepare the department for future needs.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital pharmacy

Strategic thinking

People development

Education

Registered pharmacist

Job description

Role: Head of PharmacyLocation: The Harborne Hospital, BirminghamFull Time – Monday to FridayPermanentSalary – Competitive + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)An exciting opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy.Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Make a difference.Are you ready for your next leadership challenge? Do you have the vision, drive and passion to develop pharmacy services and make a real difference to patient care?The Harborne Hospital is looking for an ambitious and inspiring Head of Pharmacy to lead our pharmacy team through an exciting period of development and growth.This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead, influence the direction of pharmacy services and help shape what comes next. Our team is evolving, our clinical services are broadening, and our ambitions are growing. We need a dynamic pharmacy leader who can bring fresh thinking, energy and expertise to this journey.THE ROLE – YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACTReporting to the Chief Nurse, with professional support and collaboration from the Division-wide Chief Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in the hospital’s leadership team.You will have the autonomy and opportunity to shape and develop pharmacy services, ensuring they continue to meet the needs of an expanding and increasingly complex clinical environment.You will:Lead and inspire: Build, develop and empower a high-performing pharmacy team, creating a culture where people feel valued, supported and motivated to deliver their best.Shape the future: Drive the development and expansion of pharmacy services, identifying opportunities to enhance our clinical offering and patient pathways.Champion excellence: Ensure the highest standards of medicines optimisation, patient safety, clinical governance and regulatory compliance.Influence and collaborate: Work in partnership with consultants, clinical teams, senior leaders and colleagues across the wider HCA pharmacy network.Drive innovation: Bring new ideas, challenge existing ways of working and lead continuous improvement.Develop people and services: Build capability, nurture talent and create a pharmacy service that is ready for the hospital’s future.WHAT WILL YOU BRING?We are looking for a registered pharmacist with significant hospital pharmacy experience and a proven ability to lead, inspire and deliver.You will be:A confident and credible clinical leader with the ability to influence at all levels.Passionate about developing people, teams and services.Strategic in your thinking, but equally comfortable delivering operationally.Innovative, solutions-focused and excited by opportunities for change.Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and the highest professional standards.An excellent communicator and relationship builder who thrives in a collaborative environment.Most importantly, you will share our ambition to continually improve and deliver pharmacy services that make a difference.WHY THE HARBORNE HOSPITAL? WHY NOW?This is more than an opportunity to lead an existing pharmacy service. It is an opportunity to shape its future.As The Harborne Hospital continues to grow, develop and broaden its clinical services, pharmacy has an increasingly important role to play. You will be joining at a genuinely exciting point in that journey, with the opportunity to influence service development, grow your team and establish pharmacy as an integral partner in delivering outstanding patient care.You will also benefit from the support, expertise and opportunities of the wider HCA Healthcare UK pharmacy network, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, share best practice and contribute to a broader pharmacy community.OUR MISSION. OUR VALUES. YOUR LEADERSHIP.At HCA Healthcare UK, our mission is clear:“Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”Our four core values underpin everything we do:Unique and Individual – We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual.Kindness and Compassion – We treat people with kindness and compassion.Honesty, Integrity and Fairness – We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness.Loyalty, Respect and Dignity – We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity.As Head of Pharmacy, you will bring these values to life through the way you lead your team, work with colleagues and deliver care for our patients.Why HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.By caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Head of Pharmacy you’ll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.#LI-LC1