South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Divisional Lead Pharmacist (Surgery & Theatres)

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

This Vacancy is only available to current employees of STSFT.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacist to join our dynamic Clinical Pharmacy team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT) as Divisional Lead Pharmacist for Surgery and Theatres.

As a Divisional Lead Pharmacist, you will support the Chief Pharmacist and Associate Chief Pharmacist in leading the provision, management and strategic development of high-quality, innovative and effective clinical pharmacy service within Surgery and Theatres in-line with objectives and resources agreed.You will co-ordinate the work of the Directorate Lead and Advanced Practitioner Pharmacists within their Divisions ensuring the effective delivery of the Clinical Pharmacy service, governance and safety, patient care, financial and health economy-wide objectives.

You will be responsible to the Associate Chief Pharmacist for Clinical Services for the provision of expert advice in clinical pharmacy service delivery to the Divisional Directors, Clinical Directors, CG Leads and Divisional Finance Managers.

We benefit from full electronic prescribing with decision support, automated dispensaries and extensive seven-day clinical services to enhance the patients experience of care by improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of their medicines utilisation. As part of this investment our nationally-recognised pharmacist-led Integrated Medicines Management Scheme has been expanded to all acute areas.

Main duties of the job

As a Divisional Lead Pharmacist for Surgery and Theatres, you will be responsible for the provision of a high-quality patient-focused clinical pharmacy serviceto a wide range of elective and emergency surgery specialities throughout the Trust.You will work with a team of Divisional Lead Pharmacistcolleagues to further-develop and lead the well-respected and established Clinical Pharmacy Service ensuring consistent Trust-wide deliveryin-line with the Trust's Clinical Governance agenda.

You will have evidence of significant experience as a senior hospital pharmacist within the NHS, with experience of strategically developing pharmacy services and delivering transformational change. You will demonstrate experience of successful management of large groups of staff, evidence of leadership skills, business planning, service innovation, critical thinking and successful change.You will be responsible for ensuring within the Directorates the Team are identifying new developments and horizon scanning to assist Divisions in service planning along with delivering efficiency savings and cost improvement plans across your sphere of responsibility.

You will have a post-graduate qualification to Diploma level and well-developed clinical pharmacy skills.

The Pharmacy Service operates a seven-day Clinical Pharmacy service with routine support of both junior pharmacists and integrated medicines management technicians.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0126-32

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Divisional Lead supports the Chief Pharmacist and Associate Chief Pharmacists in leading the provision, management and strategic development of high-quality, innovative and effective clinical pharmacy services within a Clinical Division in-line with the objectives and resources agreed.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy and medicines optimization.
Expert knowledge of government policy and vision of prescribing and pharmacy services within the NHS.
Evidence of senior NHS leadership during significant change.
Familiar with the concepts of evidence-based medicine, needs assessment, effectiveness, prioritisation and appropriateness.
Evidence of first class interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to work effectively to motivate and develop staff.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to negotiate, influence in difficult situations.
Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries.
Experience of gathering and analyzing complex information.
Excellent computer skills.
Demonstrable ability to compile reports from complex information and deliver presentations.
Evidence of leadership skills.
Demonstrable knowledge of issues within the current NHS agenda and recent reforms.
Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes and clinical governance.

Physical Skills

Essential

Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the Post.
Able to participate in on-call rota.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience as a senior hospital pharmacist within the NHS.
Experience of strategically developing clinical pharmacy services.
Experience of successful management of large groups of staff.
Experience of business planning.
Experience of writing and managing Service Level Agreements.
Experience of published work.
Experience of inter-agency working.

Qualifications

Essential

MPharm [Masters Degree] or equivalent Batchelors Degree.
Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Post-graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Research qualification.
Independent Prescribing qualification.

Person Specification

Other

Desirable

Please provide a contact telephone number.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of all regulations and legislation relevant to pharmacy and medicines optimization.
Expert knowledge of government policy and vision of prescribing and pharmacy services within the NHS.
Evidence of senior NHS leadership during significant change.
Familiar with the concepts of evidence-based medicine, needs assessment, effectiveness, prioritisation and appropriateness.
Evidence of first class interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to work effectively to motivate and develop staff.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Ability to negotiate, influence in difficult situations.
Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries.
Experience of gathering and analyzing complex information.
Excellent computer skills.
Demonstrable ability to compile reports from complex information and deliver presentations.
Evidence of leadership skills.
Demonstrable knowledge of issues within the current NHS agenda and recent reforms.
Demonstrable knowledge of risk management processes and clinical governance.

Physical Skills

Essential

Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the Post.
Able to participate in on-call rota.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience as a senior hospital pharmacist within the NHS.
Experience of strategically developing clinical pharmacy services.
Experience of successful management of large groups of staff.
Experience of business planning.
Experience of writing and managing Service Level Agreements.
Experience of published work.
Experience of inter-agency working.

Qualifications

Essential

MPharm [Masters Degree] or equivalent Batchelors Degree.
Registered Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council.
Post-graduate qualification in clinical Pharmacy.

Desirable

Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Research qualification.
Independent Prescribing qualification.

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.