Director of Pharmacy (Chief Pharmacist) | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £109,179 - £125,637 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Wickford, SS11 7SS |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7751691/364-A-9723 |
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With the retirement of the current postholder in June 2026, EPUT is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to join our senior leadership team as Director of Pharmacy . This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of mental health and community health services in Essex, working collaboratively across our system and with external partners. You will also help shape the ePMA element of the new integrated ePR/ePMA system Nova, due to launch in 2027 across acute, community and mental health services.
EPUT offer a fantastic relocation package of up to £8,000. Covering a number of expenditures for new recruits relocating from 30 miles or more from their new work base at EPUT. If you would like more information please contactrecruitment.adverts@nhs.net
As the Director of Pharmacy, you will lead, direct and manage the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Services, providing the highest standards of pharmacy services locally, regional and nationally. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Leading the delivery of services to ensure effective and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care and support to prescribing.
· Provide leadership to ensure safe, clinically- and cost-effective use of medicines in Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
· Drive transformation and improvement initiatives within the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team, and Care Units generally, where these relate to prescribing and medicines use.
· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with statutory and governance frameworks
· Act as Controlled Drugs Accountable Officer for the safe management and use of controlled drugs
· Act as Superintendent Pharmacist for the GPhC registered pharmacy premises.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the detailed outline of the job requirements.
This advert closes on Sunday 8 Feb 2026