Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Associate Director of Pharmacy. This is a key strategic post to delivery of our vision of service transformation and partnerships over the next 3-5 years.
As a direct report to the Director of Pharmacy you will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, providing input into the strategic direction of Pharmacy, withtransformational leadership in medicines optimisation for the department, Trust, Acute Provider Collaborative and the BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care System.
Our workforce and a culture of inclusivity are key to delivery of our ambitions, therefore evidence of compassionate leadership, experience in service redesign and reflection on practice are essential to this role. We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication skills, a patient-centred attitude, and who will encourage a culture of inclusivity and innovation.
A relocation support allowance is also available subject to circumstances. We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from protected and minority backgrounds and are happy to consider applications for part time or flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The primary roles and responsibilities of the Associate Director of Pharmacy - Transformation/Operations are to:
- Be a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team supporting the Pharmacy Director in establishing strategy and policy for pharmacy and medicines optimisation throughout the Trust and ICS.
- Provide high-level programme leadership for transformative projects including informatics, automation, workforce transformation and e-rostering.
- Provide leadership and management of Pharmacy Operational Services across the organisation
- Be responsible lead for expansion of wholesale services, while ensuring compliance and assurance of the pharmacy premises at in respect of our MHRA Wholesale Dealer Authorisation
- Ensure alignment of the projects with departmental, trust and national strategy
For more information on the duties of this role, please see the job description or contact the Director of Pharmacy for further information.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, and the Pharmacy Department is no exception. You will be at the forefront of the medicines transformation to improveexperience across the organisation, for patients and our community.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
In Pharmacy we are especially proud of our 2022 Staff Survey response rate of 80% which showed just how engaged our team is in improving the patient and staff experience.Everyone's ideas are listened to and discussed through our regular huddle boards.
The RUH value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life. We even have a pool! In the Pharmacy department, you can be sure that your voice is heard and we have lots of staff socials to help you connect with your colleagues around you.
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the responsibilities and areas of oversight for this role, please see the job description or contact the Director of Pharmacy for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the responsibilities and areas of oversight for this role, please see the job description or contact the Director of Pharmacy for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
- Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
- Management Qualification or additional specialist management knowledge acquired through training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)
Desirable
- Formal management Training
- Member of the APTUK, RPS, UKCPA or other expert body
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Pharmacy leadership experience at 8b grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
- Extensive operational management experience, including staff management plus senior/middle management training
- Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
- Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and the Trust , and key drivers for modernisation agenda
- Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
Leadership
Essential
- Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
- Experience of compiling or supporting annual Service Delivery Plans, to include capacity planning and Business Case development
- Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change
Desirable
- Ability to initiate and direct research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
- Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
- Management Qualification or additional specialist management knowledge acquired through training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)
Desirable
- Formal management Training
- Member of the APTUK, RPS, UKCPA or other expert body
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Pharmacy leadership experience at 8b grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
- Extensive operational management experience, including staff management plus senior/middle management training
- Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
- Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and the Trust , and key drivers for modernisation agenda
- Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare
Desirable
- Experience of involving patients and/or customers in service developments.
Leadership
Essential
- Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
- Experience of compiling or supporting annual Service Delivery Plans, to include capacity planning and Business Case development
- Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change
Desirable
- Ability to initiate and direct research
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
