Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist (Maternity Cover)

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 April 2025

Job summary

Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist (Maternity Cover -- 12-15 months)

Pharmacy@UHB Ltd, a subsidiary of University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB), provides pharmacy services to UHB patients across Outpatient, Discharge, and Homecare Delivery Pharmacies.

We are seeking an innovative Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist for maternity cover (12-15 months) to lead our 50-strong team, primarily at QEHB and Homecare. Operating as a hybrid of community and hospital pharmacy, this role enhances patient experience at care interfaces. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure exceptional care for UHB patients.

Requirements:

Extensive experience as a qualified pharmacist

Significant senior-level pharmacy management experience

Proven leadership in team development and professional standards

This fixed-term role offers an opportunity to contribute to a modern, highly regarded pharmacy service within a leading NHS Foundation Trust. Employed by Pharmacy@UHB Ltd, this is not an NHS position.

Why Join Us?

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Learning & development opportunities

Generous sick pay (qualifying period)

Nest Pension auto-enrolment

NHS-exclusive retail, restaurant & leisure discounts

Contract: Full-time (approx. 42 hours/week)

Salary: 70k

Closing Date: 11th April 2025

Interviews: 23rd April 2025

Main duties of the job

Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist -- Key Responsibilities

This leadership role ensures the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of pharmacy services at Pharmacy@UHB Ltd.

Leadership & Management

*Lead and support a multidisciplinary team across multiple sites.

*Provide expert guidance, workforce planning, and professional development.

*Act as a key liaison with hospital teams to integrate pharmacy services.

Regulatory & Governance

*Ensure full GPhC compliance and adherence to company policies.

*Maintain and develop SOPs, oversee governance, audits, and risk management.

*Lead on regulatory inspections and ensure ongoing compliance.

Operational Excellence

*Oversee Outpatient, Discharge, and Homecare Pharmacy Services for efficiency.

*Enhance discharge processes for timely medication supply.

*Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digital integration.

Patient-Centred Care

*Ensure pharmacy services align with safe, patient-focused medication management.

*Provide expert advice to patients and healthcare professionals.

*Uphold high standards of customer service and patient support.

Strategic Development

*Support the Superintendent Pharmacist in shaping the company's vision and growth.

*Identify opportunities for service expansion and innovation.

*Collaborate with NHS and external partners to enhance services.

About us

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£70,000 to £70,000 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

11817

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in
the UK.
* MPharm degree or equivalent qualification in pharmacy.

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-registration experience as a qualified pharmacist.
* Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
* Proven track record in managing pharmacy teams and leading service
improvements.
* Strong knowledge of GPhC, MHRA, and Home Office regulations.
* Experience in clinical governance, risk management, and audit processes.
* Hospital and/or independent pharmacy experience with an understanding of
discharge and outpatient services

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) in
the UK.
* MPharm degree or equivalent qualification in pharmacy.

Experience

Essential

Extensive post-registration experience as a qualified pharmacist.
* Significant experience in a senior pharmacy leadership role.
* Proven track record in managing pharmacy teams and leading service
improvements.
* Strong knowledge of GPhC, MHRA, and Home Office regulations.
* Experience in clinical governance, risk management, and audit processes.
* Hospital and/or independent pharmacy experience with an understanding of
discharge and outpatient services

Additional Criteria

Essential

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).