Deputy Chief Pharmacist (Band 8c)
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £76,965.00 to £88,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Keighley, BD20 6TD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9423-26-0023 |
Summary
To deputise for the Chief Pharmacist in their role as the manager and professional lead of pharmacy services who has corporately responsible to the Trust Board as the head of medicines optimisation and medicines management in the Trust. These responsibilities will include: - The quality of clinical care provided by the pharmacy department - The safe and secure handling of medicines including controlled drugs - The development of the strategic direction of the service - Interpretation of NHS guidance, local health economy strategies and NHS modernisation plans - Ensuring compliance with GPhC and MHRA licences, and CQC inspection standards - The maintenance of medicine spend within budget - Provision of professional advice on medicines management and optimisation issues to the Trust Board and the maintenance and development of Trust policies relating to medicines. Deputise for the Controlled Drug Accountable Officer, contributing to national, regional and local CD Intelligence Network requirements as agreed. Work with the Chief Pharmacist to foster the positive working environment and an open and safe culture that involves pharmacy staff in decision making within the department and supports staff in delivering key departmental objective Demonstrate motivating leadership, to drive forward positive behaviours, promote team morale through the culture of visible and responsive leadership, clear communication, teamwork, innovation and continuous quality improvement.