Job summary
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services. As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities. You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts. Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
Main duties of the job
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services. As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities. You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts. Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
About us
Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: OtherSalary
Depending on experience
Reference number: JR17702
Job locations: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services. As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities. You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts. Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
What you'll bring with you
- Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Experience in leading pharmacy services or staff
- Strong understanding of medicines governance and safety
- Ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Desirable: Independent Prescriber qualification
- Experience as Pharmacy Manager deputy
- Service development and quality improvement experience
Why Join us
- Health, Wellbeing & Financial
- Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.
- Lifestyle Benefits: Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.
- Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body
Person Specification, 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Employer's website
Pharmacist Lead in City of London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
