Pharmacy Manager

nuffieldhealth; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Manager to lead and develop our pharmacy services within the private hospital. You will provide both operational and clinical leadership for the pharmacy department.

You will lead a team, manage medicines governance, ensure safe, effective and patient-centred medicines management, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy management or senior pharmacy leadership.
• Strong leadership and staff development capabilities.
• Knowledge of medicines governance and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the pharmacy department.
• Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines throughout the hospital.
• Lead, manage, and develop the pharmacy team, including performance management.
• Oversee medicines management, procurement, stock control, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, hospital policies, and relevant legislation.
• Support clinical governance, audits, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with consultants, clinicians, and senior management teams.

Job description

Pharmacy Manager

Derby Hospital | Pharmacy | Permanent contract | Full time | Competitive Salary depending on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week

A rare, new and exciting opportunity has arisen, at our Nuffield Health Derby Hospital where we are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Pharmacy Manager to lead and develop our pharmacy services within our private hospital. As Pharmacy Manager, you'll provide both operational and clinical leadership for the pharmacy department, ensuring safe, effective and patient-centred medicines management across the hospital.

As Pharmacy Manager, you will lead a team, manage medicines governance, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital as well as ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. You'll have previous hospital Pharmacy Manager experience as a Pharmacist or Technician as well as strong leadership and management capabilities. You will be highly organised, analytical and have the ability to drive service improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the pharmacy department
• Ensure the safe, effective, and economical use of medicines throughout the hospital
• Lead, manage, and develop the pharmacy team, including performance management and staff development
• Oversee medicines management, procurement, stock control, and budgeting
• Ensure compliance with GPhC standards, hospital policies, and relevant legislation
• Support clinical governance, audits, risk management, and quality improvement initiatives
• Build strong relationships with consultants, clinicians, and senior management teams.

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Nuffield Health Derby Hospital

Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built independent hospital with 38 en-suite inpatient beds, three operating theatres, and a comprehensive range of outpatient services. The hospital provides high-quality inpatient surgical care across a range of specialties and is home to a thriving Oncology Day Unit delivering Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) and support for oncology patients. Set within attractive grounds approximately three miles from Derby city centre, the hospital benefits from excellent transport links and is easily accessible via major road networks and local bus routes.