We are looking for an experienced Pharmacist with excellent communication skills, leadership skills and clinical pharmacy knowledge to join the pharmacy team as Deputy Chief Pharmacist.
You will work with the Chief Pharmacist to ensure the Trust-wide delivery of safe, effective and efficient medicines optimisation and pharmacy services to patients and other service users in the Trust. As a member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team you will assist in leading the development of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services throughout the Trust.
You will manage medicines optimisation and pharmacy services colleagues throughout the Trust who are involved in providing services or supporting projects within Pharmacy. You will work with the Chief Pharmacist in ensuring Trust, divisional and departmental objectives are met for Pharmacy.
As Deputy Chief Pharmacist you will take responsibility for delivering the strategic and operational management the pharmacy services.
Deputise for the Chief Pharmacist and take corporate responsibility for the pharmacy service aligning the pharmacy vision.
To act as the initial point of contact for staff in response to issues concerning pharmacy and wider medicine management issues.
Supporting the Chief Pharmacist to provide advice on highly complex matters pertaining to the use of medicines, to the Executive Team and wider teams as necessary gaining agreement and co-operation.
With the Chief Pharmacist drive the design and delivery of the vision and strategic priorities for the pharmacy service, ensuring alignment with the overall Trusts plans.
Operationalise the strategic vision of the future, encompassing trends in Pharmacy, technology, funding and workforce.
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
You will be joining a friendly department with over 150 staff, including many other specialist pharmacists, medicines management technicians and other key staff with expertise in a wide range of specialities, providing pharmacy services to our patients
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Jan 2025