0540 - Chief Pharmacist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to lead a diverse, dynamic and forward-thinking pharmacy team has arisen to be our Chief Pharmacist

As the Chief Pharmacist you will play a pivotal role within the senior clinical management team being responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of pharmacy services and optimisation of medicines across the organisation.

The post will report directly to the Medical Director and provide visibility and leadership for pharmacy services and medicines optimisation together with the pharmacy leads, across the organisation. Providing direct line management of the Pharmacy leads team, inspiring and motivating the pharmacy teams to have the skills, authority and autonomy they need to deliver outstanding Pharmacy services. As well as developing and maintaining safe and evidence-based medicines management practices which comply with appropriate regulatory bodies including clinical, risk, quality and financial parameters.

You must be able to lead by example, motivate and empower teams to ensure consistently high standards, with a focus on compassionate and inclusive leadership. As a role model and champion for Clinical Pharmacy, the post holder will maintain and lead a profile within Pharmacy, the Trust and into our wider system partners.

For further information please contact Simon Enright Medical Director on 01226 431808

The interview date for this role will be Tuesday 16th July 2024

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for the planning and provision of safe and effective pharmacy services to the Trust (and customers). This includes:

i. Direction and professional leadership.

ii. Strategy and service development.

iii. Clinical governance and compliance with legislation and professional requirements.

iv. Operational, financial and staff management.

Organisational responsibility for Medicines Optimisation.

i. Development of overall organisational strategy for medicines optimization

ii. Trust wide responsibility for organising, monitoring and reporting on appropriate arrangements to manage the clinical, operational and financial risks associated with the use of medicines.

To provide expert advice to the Trust on all aspects of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation

To be responsible for and lead all Pharmacy involvement in research, audit and development activities, including the management of all pharmaceutical aspects of clinical trials undertaken within the Trust.

To discharge specific duties as specified in legislation, professional requirements and national guidance, including:

Acting as the 'Responsible Person' under the terms of the Trust's Pharmaceutical Wholesale Dealers Licence as required by section 8 of the Medicines Act 1968 (as amended) and as required in the foreseeable future.

To represent the Trust in all aspects of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation forums at Place, System, Region and National levels.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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