Senior Leader, Aseptic Pharmacy & Technical Services

National Health Service; Ashford; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Associate Chief Pharmacist, Technical Services, to lead aseptic preparation, chemotherapy, and advanced therapies across two new units planned for 2027.

You will shape strategy, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, manage workforce and finances, and represent the service at senior levels within the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Directorate.

Qualifications

• First degree, registered pharmacist with UK registration.
• Post-graduate qualification in technical pharmacy practice.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
• Desirable NHS management qualification.
• Experience in business planning with project and financial management.
• Leadership experience in technical pharmacy practice.
• Line management responsibility with staff appraisal.
• Experience in NHS sector and estates/service projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust's Aseptic Pharmacy Services.
• Maintain robust quality, governance and regulatory oversight, including GMP.
• Lead strategic development and transformation of aseptic services.
• Provide senior leadership for workforce planning and performance.
• Take responsibility for resources and financial performance across the portfolio.
• Represent the service at senior levels within the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Directorate.
• Contribute to major service improvement and transformation programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication to Board

Project management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Change management

Critical thinking

Education

First degree in pharmacy

Post-graduate qualification in technical pharmacy

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

NHS management qualification

Job description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Associate Chief Pharmacist, Technical Services, to lead aseptic preparation, chemotherapy, and advanced therapies across two new units planned for 2027.

You will shape strategy, ensure quality and regulatory compliance, manage workforce and finances, and represent the service at senior levels within the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Directorate.