NHS
The closing date is 28 October 2025
Deputy Chief Pharmacist of Clinical Services To manage all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service within the organisation.
To lead, manage, coordinate, monitor, develop and audit clinical pharmacy and medicines management across the Trust via teams and individuals of directly accountable senior pharmacists, under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and Senior Clinicians.
To plan and develop strategic issues relating to the provision of clinical pharmacy in the Trust and ensure services are delivered to a high quality in a safe and cost‑effective manner in accordance with relevant legislation.
To liaise closely with the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist – Cancer services, Pharmacy Operational Managers, and the Pharmacy Governance Managers in providing leadership through the Senior Pharmacy Team to deliver optimal care to patients.
To deputise for the Chief Pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
Overseeing the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the organisation, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
Leading and managing clinical pharmacy teams, including workforce planning, training, and professional development.
Supporting the Chief Pharmacist in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of new clinical initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national guidelines, and local protocols relating to clinical pharmacy practice.
Monitoring and evaluating clinical pharmacy services to identify areas for improvement and drive service innovation.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication management and contribute to wider patient care objectives.
Representing the pharmacy department in meetings, committees, and working groups as required.
About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation – this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flexpositive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job responsibilities Please see Job description attached.
If you have any queries relating to the role please contact Faiza Khan.
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment Apart of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.
Applicants will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If you have any queries about the expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager – Recruitment) in confidence via email robert.saunders1@nhs.net.
Person Specification Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
Personal Qualities
Professional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident and able to work as a team member as well as independently.
Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, proactive, self‑directed and able to work autonomously.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written to communicate complex situations including sensitive and contentious issues including the ability to influence colleagues.
Professional attitude/role model including being: friendly and courteous, compassionate and kind and attentive and helpful.
Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued.
Able to identify barriers to communication (e.g. hearing, non‑English speaking) and implement solutions to overcome said barriers.
Able to demonstrate the Trust's vision and values and proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust values in your everyday practice, decision‑making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
Qualifications
MPharm or equivalent academic qualification.
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
Management qualification relevant to the NHS.
Evidence of commitment to continued professional development (CPD).
Member of the RPS Faculty.
Experience
Significant experience in acute hospital setting demonstrating clinical and management effectiveness sufficient to develop and proactively lead the pharmacy team.
Proven ability to work well in a multi‑professional team; working effectively including breaking down silos to work in partnership both internally and externally.
Knowledge of the current major clinical workflow and pathways in hospitals including a broad knowledge of ePMA (prescribing and Administration Systems) and application in healthcare.
Experience in delivering change using knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
Experience in supervising others, leading and managing change, working at a leadership level, a record in achievement in leading and managing change, solving problems and managing complex situations.
Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
Experience in project management (including department and Trust‑wide roles) and evidence of completed outcome.
Skills and Knowledge
Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships).
Awareness of current NHS and interface issues including national and local priorities.
Passion to success (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence, valuing and creating opportunities for all members of the workforce).
Strategic management, such as formulating Trust‑wide policies that meet national targets, formulating plans & developing new services.
Experience in making judgements involving highly complex facts, which require analysis, interpretation and options appraisal.
Positive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas.
Able to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement (productivity and efficiency plans) projects.
Broad range of experience in key clinical / managerial / leadership and technical areas in pharmacy services.
Extensive Human Resource management.
Evidence of medication risk management and delivery of risk reduction.
Business Planning with Project and Financial Management.
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.
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Deputy Chief Pharmacist of Clinical Services To manage all aspects of the clinical pharmacy service within the organisation.
To lead, manage, coordinate, monitor, develop and audit clinical pharmacy and medicines management across the Trust via teams and individuals of directly accountable senior pharmacists, under the direction of the Chief Pharmacist and Senior Clinicians.
To plan and develop strategic issues relating to the provision of clinical pharmacy in the Trust and ensure services are delivered to a high quality in a safe and cost‑effective manner in accordance with relevant legislation.
To liaise closely with the Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist – Cancer services, Pharmacy Operational Managers, and the Pharmacy Governance Managers in providing leadership through the Senior Pharmacy Team to deliver optimal care to patients.
To deputise for the Chief Pharmacist.
Main duties of the job
Overseeing the delivery and development of clinical pharmacy services across the organisation, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.
Leading and managing clinical pharmacy teams, including workforce planning, training, and professional development.
Supporting the Chief Pharmacist in strategic planning, policy development, and implementation of new clinical initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national guidelines, and local protocols relating to clinical pharmacy practice.
Monitoring and evaluating clinical pharmacy services to identify areas for improvement and drive service innovation.
Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication management and contribute to wider patient care objectives.
Representing the pharmacy department in meetings, committees, and working groups as required.
About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital‑based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient‑centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation – this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flexpositive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Job responsibilities Please see Job description attached.
If you have any queries relating to the role please contact Faiza Khan.
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment Apart of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.
Applicants will be prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
If you have any queries about the expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders (HR Manager – Recruitment) in confidence via email robert.saunders1@nhs.net.
Person Specification Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.
Personal Qualities
Professional, credible, accountable, responsible and confident and able to work as a team member as well as independently.
Enthusiastic, self‑motivated, proactive, self‑directed and able to work autonomously.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written to communicate complex situations including sensitive and contentious issues including the ability to influence colleagues.
Professional attitude/role model including being: friendly and courteous, compassionate and kind and attentive and helpful.
Evidence of commitment to Continuing Professional Development.
Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued.
Able to identify barriers to communication (e.g. hearing, non‑English speaking) and implement solutions to overcome said barriers.
Able to demonstrate the Trust's vision and values and proactively, meaningfully and consistently demonstrate the Trust values in your everyday practice, decision‑making and interactions with patients and colleagues.
Qualifications
MPharm or equivalent academic qualification.
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or equivalent.
Management qualification relevant to the NHS.
Evidence of commitment to continued professional development (CPD).
Member of the RPS Faculty.
Experience
Significant experience in acute hospital setting demonstrating clinical and management effectiveness sufficient to develop and proactively lead the pharmacy team.
Proven ability to work well in a multi‑professional team; working effectively including breaking down silos to work in partnership both internally and externally.
Knowledge of the current major clinical workflow and pathways in hospitals including a broad knowledge of ePMA (prescribing and Administration Systems) and application in healthcare.
Experience in delivering change using knowledge of quality improvement methodologies.
Experience in supervising others, leading and managing change, working at a leadership level, a record in achievement in leading and managing change, solving problems and managing complex situations.
Experience of training and education of both pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals.
Experience in project management (including department and Trust‑wide roles) and evidence of completed outcome.
Skills and Knowledge
Relationship building (communicate effectively, be open and willing to help, courtesy, nurtures partnerships).
Awareness of current NHS and interface issues including national and local priorities.
Passion to success (patient centred, positive attitude, take action, take pride, take responsibility, aspire for excellence, valuing and creating opportunities for all members of the workforce).
Strategic management, such as formulating Trust‑wide policies that meet national targets, formulating plans & developing new services.
Experience in making judgements involving highly complex facts, which require analysis, interpretation and options appraisal.
Positive thinker, problem solver, ability to think laterally to develop new ideas.
Able to manage budgets and deliver on cost improvement (productivity and efficiency plans) projects.
Broad range of experience in key clinical / managerial / leadership and technical areas in pharmacy services.
Extensive Human Resource management.
Evidence of medication risk management and delivery of risk reduction.
Business Planning with Project and Financial Management.
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.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
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