Deputy Network Pharmacy Director
The closing date is 19 October 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to recruit an experienced clinical pharmacist, with previous experience in mental health and previous management/leadership or mentorship experience or qualities.
The role requires the successful applicant to provide clinical support and cover dependent on the needs of the service, as well as management and mentorship of pharmacists within the team. How this is divided is subject to negotiation and any additional mileage incurred outside of the usual home-base commute will be remunerated accordingly. Flexible working and potential for hybrid roles will also be considered. This is a wonderful opportunity to be able to work both clinically and operationally and offers a chance for development opportunities in the future.
You will work closely with the Network Pharmacy Director in addressing the care needs of patients and service users as well as looking at opportunities for further improvement, service development and . You will also ensure safe and effective medicines management processes within the service. This will include compliance with regulatory medicines management standards and implementation of medicines safety alerts. As a senior member of the pharmacy team, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to broader Trust initiatives and priorities.
Main duties of the job
The role demands an organised, flexible individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work on their own initiative as well as provide strong leadership and mentorship. There is no current requirement to work on-call, Bank Holidays or weekends. Due to the location of various units, an ability and willingness to travel around Trust locations is required and in turn there is opportunity to consider a base within the Bay locality that is suitable to the successful candidate.
The Clinical Pharmacy service is highly regarded within the organisation and should you wish to join our team you will become one of a large team of Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Medicines Management Nurses and Pharmacy Assistants working across the Trust with a highly supportive and experienced senior leadership team.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
02 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
351-CS2780-LW
Job locations
North & East Barn Trust
Subject to negotiation within Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal or Lancaster area
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
North & East Barn Trust
Subject to negotiation within Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal or Lancaster area
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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