Overview
As delegated by the Chief Executive to hold corporate responsibility for medicines management.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the Trust board of directors receive timely and appropriate assurance in relation to medicines management.
* Be directly accountable to the Chief Medical Officer for the Trust‑wide pharmacy and medicines management services.
* Maintain the Trust’s pharmacy and medicines management services in line with nationally agreed standards, including the Care Quality Commission and the NHS Litigation Authority.
* Serve as the Rdash Accountable officer for controlled drugs.
* Maintain close working relationships with business divisions to support the development of their medicines management processes.
* Provide strategic leadership and direction for pharmacy and medicines management throughout the Trust.
* Ensure the systems and processes of medicines management meet the governance requirements of the Trust.
* Maintain management and financial control on the Trust pharmacy and medicines‑related services.
* Work collaboratively across the local health communities and relevant partners to ensure safe and cost‑effective use of medicines.
* Ensure that governance arrangements in relation to medicines management protect patients from medicines‑related harm.
* Ensure the reporting systems associated with pharmacy and medicines management are fit for purpose and provide the appropriate level of assurance.
* Line‑manage Rsdash‑employed pharmacy staff.
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 talented colleagues. We have a wide portfolio that includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are committed to the development of our people and hold a learning half‑day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
View our strategy: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer, visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation. View our Allyship video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Please view the attached job description and person specification for full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high number of applications.
Advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.
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