Job summary
Nottingham University Hospitals Pharmacy department are seeking an exceptional, influential and highly experienced Pharmacist to lead our Clinical Pharmacy team of around 200 Pharmacy Professionals.
If you are an accomplished, authentic and caring Pharmacy leader with significant experience of delivering and leading clinical pharmacy services, we would be delighted to speak to you about any element of the post or to arrange an informal visit.
You must be assertive and diplomatic and able to motivate and influence others through strong leadership, collaboration and commitment. We want you to generate a vision for the future of the service and work with us to turn that vision into reality.
Main duties of the job
Under the leadership of the Chief Pharmacist and working as part of our Pharmacy Leadership Team you will be the Pharmacy Department's strategic lead for Clinical Pharmacy Services. The successful candidate will also act in conjunction with other Assistant Heads of Pharmacy in taking delegated responsibility for the Chief Pharmacist in their absence.
You will manage an incredible team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Assistants and will be supported by the Pharmacy and Divisional Leadership Teams who want to see our team thrive and enjoy coming to work.
You will act as a role model for Clinical Pharmacy and will be responsible for developing and embedding Advanced Pharmacy practice within the Trust and working collaboratively with strategic partners to develop the role of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants within the team.
You will be supported to develop your knowledge and leadership skills and will be encouraged to develop a national profile and promote and undertake practice-based research in a field of your choice.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. We have a national and international reputation for many of our specialist services and expertise and are at the forefront of many research programmes.
Some of the benefits of working for our organisation include:
Flexible working
Opportunities for to be innovative/creative in the workplace
Friendly and supportive work colleagues within the team
Salary sacrifice schemes
Cycle to work and travel
The Pharmacy department at NUH consists of over 400 staff across 2 main campuses. We have a strong belief in leading our teams compassionately and fostering a supportive and caring workplace. Our teams are patient focussed, fully integrated within in our multi-professional teams and are always improving and finding new ways of delivering the best possible patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the leadership and direction of the Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director of Medicines Optimisation:
To lead, manage, develop and be responsible for the Clinical Pharmacy services across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to ensure that patients receive safe, high quality and clinically effective pharmaceutical care
To support the Chief Pharmacist in developing, in an innovative way, the overall strategy for the future clinical pharmacy services provision in NUH in a manner that reflects Trust, local and National Health Service strategy and priorities
To provide a significant supporting role for the development and implementation of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services across NUH through close workings relationships with other Assistant Heads of Pharmacy, Pharmacy General Manager and other members of the extended Pharmacy Leadership Team
As a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, to help develop a strategic vision and delivery plan for the NUH Clinical Pharmacy Department
To act in conjunction with other Assistant Heads of Pharmacy in taking delegated responsibility for the Chief Pharmacist in their absence
To act as a role model in clinical pharmacy practice including clinical teaching
To work collaboratively with partners across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS to strategically develop the practice of clinical pharmacy
The post holder will base their commitments equally between QMC and City campuses
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the leadership and direction of the Chief Pharmacist and Clinical Director of Medicines Optimisation:
To lead, manage, develop and be responsible for the Clinical Pharmacy services across Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) to ensure that patients receive safe, high quality and clinically effective pharmaceutical care
To support the Chief Pharmacist in developing, in an innovative way, the overall strategy for the future clinical pharmacy services provision in NUH in a manner that reflects Trust, local and National Health Service strategy and priorities
To provide a significant supporting role for the development and implementation of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services across NUH through close workings relationships with other Assistant Heads of Pharmacy, Pharmacy General Manager and other members of the extended Pharmacy Leadership Team
As a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, to help develop a strategic vision and delivery plan for the NUH Clinical Pharmacy Department
To act in conjunction with other Assistant Heads of Pharmacy in taking delegated responsibility for the Chief Pharmacist in their absence
To act as a role model in clinical pharmacy practice including clinical teaching
To work collaboratively with partners across the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICS to strategically develop the practice of clinical pharmacy
The post holder will base their commitments equally between QMC and City campuses
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details of the role.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
- oPostgraduate clinical diploma/MSc equivalent
Desirable
- oManagement/Leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive previous Hospital Pharmacy experience (post-registration)
- oSignificant level of experience of delivering and leading clinical Pharmacy services, broad knowledge base of clinical pharmacy across a range of specialties.
- oExperience of staff management, appraisal and performance management
- oRecent experience in leading change management or transformation across pharmacy services
Desirable
- oNational profile in Clinical Pharmacy practice
Communication and relationship
Essential
- oGood interpersonal and negotiating skills, ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, senior management and specialists
- oManagement, leadership and team-building skills
- oAble to motivate and influence others through strong leadership and commitment
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- oAbility to work alone and make decisions
- oUnderstanding of issues affecting the NHS in particular clinical risk management
- oPositive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
Planning and organisation
Essential
- oOrganised, able to prioritise, able to meet deadlines
- oAble to plan ahead, delegate and manage other staff including senior staff
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistration as a Pharmacist with the GPhC
- oPostgraduate clinical diploma/MSc equivalent
Desirable
- oManagement/Leadership qualifications
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive previous Hospital Pharmacy experience (post-registration)
- oSignificant level of experience of delivering and leading clinical Pharmacy services, broad knowledge base of clinical pharmacy across a range of specialties.
- oExperience of staff management, appraisal and performance management
- oRecent experience in leading change management or transformation across pharmacy services
Desirable
- oNational profile in Clinical Pharmacy practice
Communication and relationship
Essential
- oGood interpersonal and negotiating skills, ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams, senior management and specialists
- oManagement, leadership and team-building skills
- oAble to motivate and influence others through strong leadership and commitment
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
- oAbility to work alone and make decisions
- oUnderstanding of issues affecting the NHS in particular clinical risk management
- oPositive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas
Planning and organisation
Essential
- oOrganised, able to prioritise, able to meet deadlines
- oAble to plan ahead, delegate and manage other staff including senior staff
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
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).