Pharmacist Manager – Medicines Optimisation/Clinical Lead

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS hospital is seeking a Pharmacist Manager to enhance Medicines Optimisation and lead a clinical team. This role involves significant leadership in developing pharmacy services while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will be dynamic leaders with strong clinical backgrounds. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical pharmacy across various medical specialties.
• Proven leadership skills in managing pharmacy teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate Medicines Optimisation and Clinical Pharmacy Services.
• Provide clinical supervision and management support for pharmacy staff.
• Implement strategies for pharmacy services in line with organizational goals.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy expertise

Leadership and management skills

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Qualified pharmacist

Tools

Pharmacy Management Software

Job description

A Vacancy at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.


Pharmacist Manager – Medicines Optimisation / Clinical Lead for Care of Older People & Frailty


Department:Pharmacy


Band 8B, £64,455 - £74,896 Per annum, pro rata


Fixed Term to cover maternity leave until 26 September 2026.

Full time 37.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working


Are you a highly experienced clinical pharmacist with a passion for high quality patient centred care? Do you have experience across a wide range of medical specialities? Are you experienced at working within the wider multi-disciplinary team and showcasing the unique skills which the pharmacy team can add to patient care? Are you keen to harness the skills of both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to support the development of pharmaceutical care fit for the future? If you can answer yes to all of these questions, we are keen to hear from you



We are looking for an experienced clinician and inspirational leader to join our team as the Pharmacist Manager – Medicines Optimisation / Clinical Lead forCare of Older People & Frailtywithin the Pharmacy Department at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This will be on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

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'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'



Interview date:20 August 2025 or 27 August 2025



You will work closely with the Clinical Director of Pharmacy, Associate Director of Pharmacy (Clinical Services & Workforce), Associate Director of Pharmacy (Operations & Governance) and the Chief Pharmacy Technician to develop and implement the strategy for the future of our pharmacy services.



Along with the Pharmacist Manager – Medicines Optimisation / Clinical Lead for Medicine and the Pharmacist Manager – Medicines Optimisation / Clinical Lead for Surgery and Womens & Childrens,you will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of Medicines Optimisation and Clinical Pharmacy Services across all divisions within the organisation. You will also be responsible for ensuring there is adequate clinical supervision and line management support for the principal, specialist, rotational and foundation pharmacists working within the clinical service

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You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes UniversityHospital,our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking

• FreeRefreshments

• Great flexible workingopportunities

• Discounted gym membership

• Lease car scheme

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme

• On site nursery (chargeable)

• Extensive staff health and well-being programme


Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.



To be effective in this role you will need to a dynamic individual who is able to act as a role model to motivate and inspire their team, work effectively with a range of MDTs, across the division and the wider organisation, and where needed liaise with primary care colleagues across the BLMK ICS and other external providers to ensure the provision of the highest level of pharmaceutical care is provided for all our patients. This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital and plays a key role in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

This role is an ideal for anyone who is looking to take the next step on their leadership and management journey, but keen to keep a strong clinical commitment alongside. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who shows a commitment to delivering excellence and working with us to make MKUH pharmacy a great place to work. A can-do approach and commitment to self and service development is essential. If you are passionate about medicines optimisation and developing pharmacy services for the future, this post is an ideal opportunity for you.

Now is an excellent time to join of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking, and innovative department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements to our working environment include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy. Alongside these developments, our services are evolving to ensure that our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission.

Our standard working hours consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week; in addition you will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the two-tier pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be joining a friendly and welcoming team and will enter a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information.


We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouragingdiversity,and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.


MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.


We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date onceenoughapplications have been received.


MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.


By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This isin accordance withthe streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.


Uponcommencingemploymentwith theTrust,allemployees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions)aresubjectto aprobationary periodlastingaperiod of sixmonthswithanoptiontoextendfor afurther sixmonths toatotalof 12months.



This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025