Job summary
We are expanding our Pharmacy Leadership Team at Nottingham University Hospitals and are seeking an influential and highly experienced Pharmacist to act in a new role of Associate Chief Pharmacist. You will work with the Chief Pharmacist to transform Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation at one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, ensuring that our Clinical and Operational services are fit for the future and fully in line with the strategic direction in the NHS 10 year plan.
This is an ideal role for an aspiring Chief Pharmacist and is a rare opportunity to develop your knowledge, experience and profile at this level. You will lead an incredible team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants and will be welcomed and supported by the wider Pharmacy and Trust Leadership Teams who want to see our team thrive and enjoy coming to work.
You must be an accomplished, authentic and caring Pharmacy leader with significant experience of strategically designing, delivering and leading hospital pharmacy services, including major change projects. Youmust be assertive and diplomatic and able to motivate and influence others through strong leadership, collaboration and commitment.We want you to work with us to create a vision for the future of the service and to lead to turn that vision into reality.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
To deputise for, and support, the Chief Pharmacist to develop and implement a vision and strategic direction for Pharmacy, particularly with respect to clinical and operational services.
To be responsible for leading on the development, planning / implementation and evaluation of long term strategies, operational policies and standards for pharmacy services provided within and external to the Trust, and to ensure that these fit with and support the Pharmacy Department, Trust and ICS agendas.
On behalf of the Chief Pharmacist, to lead and manage a series of high level improvement projects within the Pharmacy department and outwards across the Trust.
To have managerial and leadership accountability for Pharmacy Clinical and Operational services, ensuring that they support the safe and cost effective delivery of high quality patient care, staff education, and research.
To be an active member of the Trust Pharmacy Leadership Team.
To participate in rostered flexible shift working including evening, weekend and bank holiday arrangements in line with service commitments and 7 day working pattern
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the role.
We would be delighted to speak to you about any elements of the post or to arrange an informal visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the role.
We would be delighted to speak to you about any elements of the post or to arrange an informal visit.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- B.Pharm/BSc (Pharmacy) or MPharm
- Post graduate diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Senior management training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous Hospital Pharmacy experience of working at a senior level (e.g. Deputy/Assistant Chief Pharmacist or equivalent)
- Experience in leading change management or transformation across pharmacy services
- Significant experience of managing large teams, appraisal and handling complex performance or disciplinary management
- Experience of working with Senior Healthcare professionals outside of pharmacy
Desirable
- High national profile in hospital Pharmacy
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills, ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, senior management and specialists
- Able to motivate and influence others through strong compassionate inclusive leadership
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Understanding of NHS policy and issues affecting NHS Pharmacy services
- Understanding of clinical risk management and its application
- Positive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to formulate long term strategic plans for the effective development of Pharmacy Services
- Resilient, able to cope with adversity and ambiguity
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- B.Pharm/BSc (Pharmacy) or MPharm
- Post graduate diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Senior management training or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous Hospital Pharmacy experience of working at a senior level (e.g. Deputy/Assistant Chief Pharmacist or equivalent)
- Experience in leading change management or transformation across pharmacy services
- Significant experience of managing large teams, appraisal and handling complex performance or disciplinary management
- Experience of working with Senior Healthcare professionals outside of pharmacy
Desirable
- High national profile in hospital Pharmacy
Communication and Relationship
Essential
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills, ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, senior management and specialists
- Able to motivate and influence others through strong compassionate inclusive leadership
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- Understanding of NHS policy and issues affecting NHS Pharmacy services
- Understanding of clinical risk management and its application
- Positive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Able to formulate long term strategic plans for the effective development of Pharmacy Services
- Resilient, able to cope with adversity and ambiguity
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).