Principal Pharmacist Medicine and Renal | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata for part time roles |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5AN |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7424526/339-CCS4526-DAC |
Summary
The post holder will need to have strong leadership and managerial skills as well asthe enthusiasm, vision and associated service development and negotiation skills to lead and develop the team which includes established, experienced highly specialist, specialist and rotational pharmacists. Experience in one or more of the specialties is desirable but not essential.
WHY APPLY:This role is a great opportunity to:
• · Shape the future of Clinical pharmacy within the specialties using national programmes and local policies.
• · Implement innovative ways to improve patient flow and optimise resources.
• · Engagement with the digital agenda to support service development
• · Professional Development – including leadership programmes.
• · Great Team – work closely with the divisions, a supportive senior pharmacy structure and specialist pharmacists, as well as being part of a well-established clinical pharmacy service provided by clinical pharmacists and clinical technicians
We are looking for candidates with:
· Strong leadership skills
· Management Skills
· Passion to develop a high-quality service.
· Enthusiasm for Service Development and innovation
· Ability to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
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· Through effective leadership and management be responsible for the efficient delivery and further development of Clinical Pharmacy Services to the specialties of Medicine and Renal. This will be achieved through established and innovative practices.
· Be the line manager to an established team of Senior pharmacists for the specialties of the post.
· To provide professional advice and leadership on Clinical Pharmacy Practice to the specialties you are responsible for.
· Ensure that the clinical pharmacy service is provided in compliance with Medicines Legislation, the Code of Ethics of the General Pharmaceutical Council and Trust policies and procedures.
· With the team you manage, identify and action drug savings for the specialties and ensure that financial intelligence is provided on a regular basis.
· To ensure that medicine related governance issues are raised and addressed for the specialties.
• Teach and supervise pharmacists, technicians, students and other healthcare professional
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Leadership-Responsible for leading the delivery, management and development of the Clinical Pharmacy Service to high standards of efficiency and effectiveness for the specialties.
Pharmacy Service Management- Lead on the recording, reporting and monitoring of Clinical Pharmacy interventions for the specialties.
HR- Responsible for the recruitment, induction and ongoing management of accountable staff according to NBT Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Clinical/Education and training and Other duties - please see a full JD&PS attached for finer details regards the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025