Band 8a Principal Pharmacist - Outpatient Services Part time 29.8 Hours per week * Tripod are recruiting for a Locum Principal Pharmacist (Outpatient Services) to take on a senior leadership role within hospital pharmacy services. * This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop outpatient pharmacy services, oversee clinical trials, and lead a multidisciplinary pharmacy team to deliver safe, effective, and patient-focused care. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage, and develop hospital outpatient dispensing services in line with national standards and local strategy. * Provide professional support and day-to-day management for pharmacists and technicians. * Oversee the home delivery and patient counselling service, ensuring an excellent patient experience * Ensure compliance with all professional, legal, and governance frameworks. * Oversee the pharmacy management of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). * Drive service development, using KPIs, audits, and evaluations to improve performance. * Manage and support staff recruitment, training, appraisals, and development. * Deputise for senior pharmacy leadership when required. Essential: * MPharm degree and GPhC registration. * Significant post-registration hospital pharmacy experience. * Experience managing defined services and supervising pharmacy staff. * Strong clinical knowledge and evidence of service development. * Excellent communication, leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Desirable: * Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent). * Management qualification/training. * Experience in clinical trials and resource management. * Knowledge of CMM pharmacy computer systems