Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen for an exceptional candidate looking to work less than full time in an Associate Chief Pharmacist role.
We are seeking an experienced pharmacy leader to join our team as Associate Chief Pharmacist, leading the specialist pharmacy services across the Trust and working alongside two other Associate Chief Pharmacists who are leading clinical ward services and operational pharmacy services respectively.
An inspirational operational leader who empowers and supports their teams, you will have a track record of delivering a high performing pharmacy service and be ready for your next challenge. You will contribute to the Trust pharmacy and medicines strategy, be a key member of the pharmacy leadership team and deputise for the Chief Pharmacist.
This is an exceptional high-profile role for an experienced senior manager, presenting opportunities to develop skills which will be indispensable for anyone with aspirations to be a Chief Pharmacist in the future. If you share our values and vision for improvement, quality and operational performance please get in touch with Jo Rhodes, Chief Pharmacist (Joanne.rhodes1@nhs.net / 01737 768511 ext.1685) to learn more.
Main duties of the job
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
About us
We provide emergency and non-emergency services to the residents of East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, including the major towns of Crawley, Horsham, Reigate and Redhill; a community of over 535,000 people. We provide acute and complex services and a range of outpatient, diagnostic services whilst Crawley Hospital and Horsham in West Sussex and Caterham Dene Hospital and Oxted Health Centre in Surrey provide less complex planned services. In 2019 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our services as 'Outstanding' and we are one of the best performing Trusts in England:
Winners of Health Service Journal Acute Trust of the year award 2021.
National Patient Safety Awards winner and strive to be a beacon for safety in all that we do.
We are rated the sixth highest trust in the South East and in the top 25% nationally for staff recommending the Trust as a place to work or receive treatment.
Details Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
£44,574 to £51,360 a year plus high cost allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
326-7268869-RB
Job locations
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Job description Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.
Job description Job responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application clearly reflects where you match them including any examples you would like to highlight.
Person Specification Criteria Essential
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
* A complete and accurate application
* Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
* Evidence of essential experience for role
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
* Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
* Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal specification
Person Specification Criteria Essential
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
* A complete and accurate application
* Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
* Evidence of essential experience for role
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
* Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
* Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the personal 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).
Additional information 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
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
East Surrey Hospital
Canada Avenue
Redhill
RH1 5RH
Employer's website
https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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