Job summary
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our supportive and forward-thinking Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services. This pivotal role will help shape the future of Pharmacy services, aligning them with our Trust's Clinical Strategy and ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse community.
As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic development of the Pharmacy service, including the introduction of new prescribing roles and the expansion of enhanced pharmacy technician roles within clinical pharmacy. Your leadership will help bring innovative medicines and care closer to home, improving access and outcomes for patients.
You will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of Pharmacy and leading transformational work in medicines optimisation across the department, Trust, the BSW Hospitals Group and the BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care System.
We believe that a compassionate, inclusive culture is essential to delivering excellent care. We welcome applications from individuals who bring strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. If you are passionate about service innovation, reflective practice, and creating equitable healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services you will:
- Collaborate with the Pharmacy Director and Leadership Team to shape strategy and policy for Pharmacy and medicines optimisation across the Trust and ICS.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, research, and innovation in clinical services.
- Provide professional leadership and management of Pharmacy clinical services across inpatient specialties and in partnership with providers across the ICS.
- Support the Director of Pharmacy in oversight and assurance for medicines, including deputising as Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs.
- Lead and manage Pharmacy Clinical Services, ensuring alignment with departmental, Trust, and national strategies.
- Drive the development of new prescribing roles and enhanced pharmacy technician roles, supporting career progression and service innovation.
For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job description or contact the Director of Pharmacy for an informal conversation.
This post is available as a Band 8b-8c development opportunity for the right candidate. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented or protected groups. Flexible and working arrangements are warmly welcomed.
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
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacist 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 and 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
- Demonstrable track record of translating research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of involving patients and/or customer 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 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 and 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
- Demonstrable track record of translating research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable
- Experience of involving patients and/or customer 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)
