Principal Pharmacist Divisional Lead
The closing date is 20 July 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Divisional Lead Pharmacist for the Isle of Wight area of the recently created Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
The Trust's success depends on all managers playing an active role to make sure the existing areas of good employment practice are universally embedded within the organisation.
The post holder will be expected to lead and develop clinical pharmacy services within their division. They will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the Trust's clinical pharmacy standards as well as ensuring the clinical service is of high quality and patient-focused. They will identify gaps and problem areas in the service and use appropriate methods including quality improvement to improve the service to the patient and ensure cost-effective use of medicines.
We are seeking a skilled communicator with the ability to engage productively across the board, someone who remains calm under pressure and demonstrates self-reliance.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the ability to apply a high level of concentration at all times. The role requires high self-awareness, and understanding of own emotions, strengths and limitations.
Key Responsibilities:
- To ensure the provision of a high quality, responsive, safe and patient centred pharmacy service to all patients within the division.
- To lead on quality improvement projects for pharmacy alongside other senior pharmacists and healthcare professionals.
- To co-ordinate medicine related audits within the division.
- To support pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in their delivery of a clinical/operational service.
- To provide specialist advice on pharmaceutical matters undertaking risk management and ensuring compliance with medicines legislation.
- To work with primary care and secondary providers to improve medicines management across the interface.
- To attend relevant divisional meetings to present reports including data on quality, governance, finances and performance.
- To attend and contribute to the Trust's Pharmacy Senior Management meetings.
- To attend and contribute to the Trust's Medicines Management Committee as needed.
- To provide cover for other divisional lead pharmacists.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-COR-8356
Job locations
Sevenacres
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sevenacres
Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5TG
Employer's website
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