Job summary
As Deputy Chief Pharmacist, you will play a pivotal role in leading, developing, and delivering safe, effective, and innovative pharmacy services across our hospitals. Working closely with the chief pharmacist and pharmacy board, you'll help drive our new trust strategy in matters related to medicines optimisation , support national priorities, and ensure regulatory compliance.
You'll lead a diverse team of pharmacy professionals across multiple sites, fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and excellence. You will also drive innovation and create a culture of continuous improvement. The role involves deputising for the chief pharmacist in representing pharmacy within senior trust and regional networks when needed -- influencing policy, service design, and quality improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a visionary pharmacy leader who thrives on strategic challenges and wants to make a lasting impact on patient care.
Main duties of the job
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Ensure pharmacy services are patient-centred, safe, progressive, cost-effective, and delivered within agreed budgets by competent staff.
procurement ofadditionalresources based on evaluation, research, quotations andestablishedcontracts.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
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Ensure pharmacy services are patient-centred, safe, progressive, cost-effective,
and delivered within agreed budgets by competent staff.
quality improvement and R&I principles.
related to medicines optimisationacross their sites.
resource requirements and potential impact across thetrust.
optimisation across the organisation.
procurement ofadditionalresources based on evaluation, research, quotations
andestablishedcontracts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
-
Ensure pharmacy services are patient-centred, safe, progressive, cost-effective,
and delivered within agreed budgets by competent staff.
quality improvement and R&I principles.
related to medicines optimisationacross their sites.
resource requirements and potential impact across thetrust.
optimisation across the organisation.
procurement ofadditionalresources based on evaluation, research, quotations
andestablishedcontracts.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (earlier BSC or BPharm).
- Post -graduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Leadership or Management qualification relevant to the NHS at Diploma or Masters level or substantial senior management experience and success in previous roles.
- Clinical leadership in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of leading and managing a large team in an acute hospital setting.
- Evidence of commitment to CPD.
- Track record of high performance
Desirable
- Responsible Person (RP) qualified as per Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles
- Experience with wholesale dealer's authorisations and MHRA inspections.
- Experience with other regulatory bodies such as GphC and CQC.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Master's degree in Pharmacy or equivalent (earlier BSC or BPharm).
- Post -graduate qualification relevant to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Leadership or Management qualification relevant to the NHS at Diploma or Masters level or substantial senior management experience and success in previous roles.
- Clinical leadership in an acute hospital setting.
- Experience of leading and managing a large team in an acute hospital setting.
- Evidence of commitment to CPD.
- Track record of high performance
Desirable
- Responsible Person (RP) qualified as per Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles
- Experience with wholesale dealer's authorisations and MHRA inspections.
- Experience with other regulatory bodies such as GphC and CQC.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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).
