Job summary
We are looking for a Superintendent Pharmacist to provide professional and governance oversight of our Outpatient Pharmacy Service. We provide a service across the North East and Cumbria from our base at St Nicholas Hospital to outpatients of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). We are looking for someone to fill the post full time, however part time hours are available.
Main duties of the job
You will provide leadership for the service, having responsibility for standards, policies and business development arrangements. You will drive our work on medicines optimisation, working in partnership with clinicians and customers.
You'll be a part of the NTW Solutions Leadership Team and will contribute to the development of the company, supporting our corporate objectives and strategic planning process, implementing agreed business cases and service change and improvement.
As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and you will identify and develop potential business development opportunities for the NTW Solutions Outpatient Pharmacy Service.
About us
NTW Solutions Limited is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from ethnic minorities, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
We make a difference to people's lives and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 08/01/2024
Closing date: 22/01/2024
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions.
Applicants applying from an NHS Organisation will be able to retain their NHS Pension. Further details including salary will be discussed at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 08/01/2024
Closing date: 22/01/2024
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions.
Applicants applying from an NHS Organisation will be able to retain their NHS Pension. Further details including salary will be discussed at interview.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within NHS pharmacy practice
- Experience in a Pharmacy Management role
- Experience as a qualified pharmacist in a number of different settings and roles including management at a senior level
- Experience of developing a business or organisation and the staff team
- High degree of self-motivation - organise and prioritise own work and develop ideas into practice. Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to influence others over whom no direct management control exists
- Initiative and ability to prioritise effectively, good time management
- Advanced computer literacy skills
- Proven project management
- Shows leadership, vision, enthusiasm and innovation
- Good analytical and judgement skills
- Innovative thinker
Education & Qualification
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate clinical qualification to diploma level or above
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet GPhC revalidation requirements
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience within NHS pharmacy practice
- Experience in a Pharmacy Management role
- Experience as a qualified pharmacist in a number of different settings and roles including management at a senior level
- Experience of developing a business or organisation and the staff team
- High degree of self-motivation - organise and prioritise own work and develop ideas into practice. Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries
- Proven ability to influence others over whom no direct management control exists
- Initiative and ability to prioritise effectively, good time management
- Advanced computer literacy skills
- Proven project management
- Shows leadership, vision, enthusiasm and innovation
- Good analytical and judgement skills
- Innovative thinker
Education & Qualification
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent first degree in Pharmacy
- Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Postgraduate clinical qualification to diploma level or above
- Evidence of commitment to CPD as a minimum to meet GPhC revalidation requirements
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).
