Lead Pharmacist, Paediatrics and Women's Health
Band 8b
Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Role includes cross-site 7 day working and participation in late, weekend and Senior On-Call rota) Job ref 343-8341383-AG
Site Epsom and St Helier Hospital Town Epsom Surrey Salary £72,719 - £83,505 Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59
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Job overview
The post holder will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in relation to medicines optimisation to ensure the delivery of effective pharmacy support across Women's and Children's Services.
You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise your work. This post would be ideal for someone looking to develop or extend their clinical leadership, expanding on their understanding of systems working and demonstrating impact. The successful applicant will join a caring pharmacy and trust team. You will be supported to develop clinical, leadership, managerial, research and strategic skills.
All pharmacists participate in seven day working and late duty rotas and you will be part of the Pharmacy Senior on-call team.
Main duties of the job
To provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in relation to clinical pharmacy services within the Women’s and Children’s Services , promoting evidence-based, cost-effective use of medicines in the Trust.
To lead and manage other pharmacy staff working in the Women's and Children's Services to ensure service delivery to agreed standards in line with business planning requirements.
To provide advanced clinical pharmacy input for complex patients, including those with high-risk pregnancies, complex neonatal needs, paediatric comorbidities and high-risk medicines regimes.
Working for our organisation
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.
The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to plan, develop & implement change
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Principles of QI
- Understand the needs of a breadth of stakeholders
Qualifictions & Education
- Registered with GPhC
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
- Masters in Pharmacy Degree – MPharm
- MRCPharm
- RPS Faculty Advanced-level practice against the Core Advanced Curriculum
- Independent prescriber
- Leadership/Management Qualification
Knowledge & Experience
- Extensive post registration experience at least 8a level
- Experience of working in areas linked to maternity, obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, paediatrics
- Developing & leading on projects
- Staff training & appraisal
- Knowledge of CMM
- Risk management and assessment
- Procedure & business plan writing
Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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Lead Pharmacist, Paediatrics and Women's Health in Epsom employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals
Surrey Downs Health and Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Located in Epsom, the organisation provides opportunities for growth within the NHS framework, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles while contributing to meaningful healthcare outcomes.
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