Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager (Band 8c) to lead and develop high-quality clinical pharmacy services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Leighton Hospital, this senior leadership role is pivotal to the delivery of safe, effective and innovative pharmaceutical care across the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for the strategic development, governance and operational management of clinical pharmacy services, working closely with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy to support the overall delivery of pharmacy services. You will lead a team of clinical pharmacists and technicians, acting as a role model for professional practice, service improvement and multidisciplinary working.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape medicines optimisation, clinical governance, digital medicines systems and workforce development, while providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy input to defined clinical areas. The successful candidate will be an experienced hospital pharmacist with strong leadership, clinical expertise and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and manage all aspects of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, including service planning, design and workload allocation to wards and departments. You will oversee in formulary management and medicines optimisation, contributing to and supporting the Trust Drugs and Therapeutics Group.
You will ensure effective medicines reconciliation, clinical review and handover processes are in place and monitored, and will support the development of non-medical prescribing within clinical services. Working collaboratively with primary care, the ICB and internal stakeholders, you will promote effective communication and integrated patient care.
As a senior member of the pharmacy management team, you will contribute to strategic planning, governance and resource management, including non-pay budgets and drug expenditure reporting. You will provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy input to designated clinical areas and participate in the pharmacy on-call rota.
The role includes responsibility for clinical pharmacy governance, risk management, incident review, audit, education and workforce development, ensuring compliance with professional, statutory and Trust requirements.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.
Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Provide senior leadership for all clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
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Hold managerial responsibility for clinical pharmacy and specialist pharmacy staff, including recruitment, appraisal, job planning, performance management and workforce development.
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Lead the strategic planning and long-term development of clinical pharmacy services in line with Trust priorities and national guidance.
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Act as Trust lead for clinical pharmacy governance and risk management, including incident investigation, complaint review and development of safe systems of work.
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Ensure compliance with professional, statutory and Trust policies, maintaining high standards of professional practice and accountability.
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Oversee medicines optimisation, formulary management and medicines use, including active membership of the Medicines Management Group.
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Support divisional drug budget management through monitoring expenditure, forecasting cost pressures and evaluating new medicines.
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Participate in audit, research, drug utilisation reviews and performance monitoring to support continuous service improvement.
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Manage and promote education, training and continuing professional development for pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
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Contribute to Trust-wide digital clinical systems relating to medicines and ensure robust information governance and documentation standards.
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Represent the pharmacy service at Trust and external meetings, developing strong links with primary care, the ICB and external partners.
See job description for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Provide senior leadership for all clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and high-quality pharmaceutical care.
-
Hold managerial responsibility for clinical pharmacy and specialist pharmacy staff, including recruitment, appraisal, job planning, performance management and workforce development.
-
Lead the strategic planning and long-term development of clinical pharmacy services in line with Trust priorities and national guidance.
-
Act as Trust lead for clinical pharmacy governance and risk management, including incident investigation, complaint review and development of safe systems of work.
-
Ensure compliance with professional, statutory and Trust policies, maintaining high standards of professional practice and accountability.
-
Oversee medicines optimisation, formulary management and medicines use, including active membership of the Medicines Management Group.
-
Support divisional drug budget management through monitoring expenditure, forecasting cost pressures and evaluating new medicines.
-
Participate in audit, research, drug utilisation reviews and performance monitoring to support continuous service improvement.
-
Manage and promote education, training and continuing professional development for pharmacy staff and multidisciplinary colleagues.
-
Contribute to Trust-wide digital clinical systems relating to medicines and ensure robust information governance and documentation standards.
-
Represent the pharmacy service at Trust and external meetings, developing strong links with primary care, the ICB and external partners.
See job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy and Registration with GPhC
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration hospital experience or equivalent documented clinical experience, with a considerable period of this being at a band 7 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of Medicines Managment and formulary management
- Excellent, highly specialist clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
Team Working and Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work within a team
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of managing people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy and Registration with GPhC
- Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration hospital experience or equivalent documented clinical experience, with a considerable period of this being at a band 7 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of Medicines Managment and formulary management
- Excellent, highly specialist clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
Team Working and Management
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work within a team
- Evidence of good communication skills
- Evidence of managing people
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).
