Lead Pharmacist, Planned And Critical Care

Epsom And St Helier University Hospitals Nhs Trust; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an experienced pharmacist to provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in medicines optimisation across Planned and Critical Care, ensuring safe, cost-effective use of medicines and high-quality patient care.

You will lead the Planned and Critical Care pharmacy team, deliver advanced clinical services (surgery, critical care, trauma, theatre) and contribute to service development, education and research within a

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to practice.
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent qualification.
• Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in relation to medicines optimisation.
• Lead and manage pharmacy staff within the Planned and Critical Care Division.
• Provide advanced clinical pharmacy services in areas such as Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma, Theatre or parenteral nutrition.

Skills

Plan & implement change

Influencing skills

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Computer literacy

Education

GPhC registration

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

MPharm degree

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in relation to medicines optimisation to ensure the delivery of effective pharmacy support across all Planned and Critical Care.

You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise your work. This post would be ideal for someone looking to develop or extend their clinical leadership, expanding on their understanding of systems working and demonstrating impact. The successful applicant will join a caring pharmacy and trust team. You will be supported to develop clinical, leadership, managerial, research and strategic skills.

All pharmacists participate in seven day working and late duty rotas and you will be part of the Pharmacy Senior On Call team.

Main duties of the job

• To provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in relation to Planned and Critical Care, promoting evidence-based, cost-effective use of medicines in the Trust.
• To lead and manage other pharmacy staff working in the Planned and Critical Care Division to ensure service delivery to agreed standards in line with business planning requirements.
• To provide an advanced clinical service to patients as part of the team. This may include patient facing work in areas such as: Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma, Theatre, MSK or parenteral nutrition.

About us

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Details

• Date posted: 26 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8b
• Salary: £72,719 to £83,505 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 343-8341378-AG

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Ability to plan, develop & implement change
• Influencing/negotiating skills
• Problem solving & decision making skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Computer literate

Desirable

• Principles of QI
• Understand the needs of a breadth of stakeholders

Qualifications & Education

Essential

• Registered with GPhC
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
• Masters in Pharmacy Degree - MPharm

Desirable

• MRCPharm
• RPS Faculty Advanced-level practice against the Core Advanced Curriculum
• Independent prescriber
• Leadership/Management Qualification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience at least 8a level
• Experience of working in areas linked to Planned and Critical Care
• Developing & leading on projects
• Staff training & appraisal
• Previous management experience/staff management

Desirable

• Knowledge of CMM
• Risk management and assessment
• Procedure & business plan writing

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address: Epsom and St Helier Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom Surrey, KT18 7EG, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services, Emma Tang, [e-mail], 01372735151

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