At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pharmacy operations and ensure safe, effective pharmaceutical services across NHS Trusts.
- Company: Rapidly growing healthcare company in London with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to improving healthcare services.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on patient care and shape the future of pharmacy services.
- Qualifications: Registered Pharmacist with 5+ years in a senior role and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
Join our client, a rapidly growing healthcare company in London, as a Chief Pharmacist. Play a crucial role in leading and shaping pharmacy operations across NHS Trusts and primary care settings.
Role Overview
The Chief Pharmacist ensures safe, effective, and efficient pharmaceutical services, balancing business growth with high standards of care. Reporting to the Group Managing Director and working with the Chairman on quality standards, this key Senior Management Team member oversees a small team, including the Pharmacy Quality and Development Manager. The role requires a strategic, hands-on leader to manage and enhance pharmacy operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Management
- Provide clinical and strategic leadership to managers
- Advise on recruitment, training, and development of pharmacy staff
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
- Clinical Governance and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure pharmacy operations comply with GPhC standards and legislation
- Maintain and enhance the Quality System and risk register
- Investigate and report errors, implementing corrective actions
- Operational Excellence
- Develop and implement SOPs and policies
- Conduct regular audits and inspections
- Oversee prescribing quality audits and clinical risk assessments
- Patient Safety and Care
- Ensure safe and effective dispensing of medicines
- Lead initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes
- Address clinical queries and resolve complex cases
- Innovation and Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement in workflows, focusing on safety and efficiency
- Implement new technologies and processes
- Ensure organisational processes are updated with developments in pharmacy practice and regulations
- Business Strategy and Development
- Contribute to overall business strategy, especially pharmaceutical products and services
- Lead pharmacy aspects of tenders and bids
- Identify market trends and recommend strategies to enhance market share
- Identify opportunities for business growth and expansion
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Represent the organisation in meetings and professional forums, contributing to policy development
Qualifications
- Registered Pharmacist with 5+ years in a senior role (e.g., Deputy Chief Pharmacist or Regional Manager), experienced in multi-site management
- Strong grasp of clinical governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management
- Operational management experience in hospital or community settings, including WDA and automation deployment
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Proven record in operational improvements and high-quality patient care
- Proficient in IT and data analysis, with skills to transform data into business insights
- Strategic thinker capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Committed to professional development and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Opportunity to lead and shape the pharmacy operations of a rapidly growing healthcare company
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
To Apply
If you are a dynamic and experienced pharmacy leader passionate about improving healthcare services, our client invites you to apply for the Chief Pharmacist position. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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