Eligibility
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Director of Pharmacy (Chief Pharmacist) to join our professional team. The NHS is changing, and the increased emphasis on community‑based care means there’s never been a better time to join us.
Selection Process
As part of the selection process you will be asked to complete a competency‑based interview and two additional activities. The provisional date of the selection event is 13th April 2026, although this may be subject to change.
Responsibilities & Requirements
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non‑EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
Qualifications & Skills
We expect all of our colleagues to share our passion for delivering excellent patient care and to keep that passion at the forefront of their professional activity at all times. While NHS experience isn’t a requirement for this role, you will need to demonstrate practical knowledge, experience and expertise to support our hard‑working frontline NHS teams.
Benefits & Working Conditions
We are a flexible‑working friendly organisation and support working arrangements that suit both you and our patients. We also strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non‑clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated for your safety and that of the patients we serve.
Core Values
* Compassionate
* Aspirational
* Responsive
* Excellent
EEO Statement
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn’t visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short‑listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission.
Contact & Application
The recruiting manager would love to hear from you; their contact details can be found in the job advert. Please look carefully at the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet these criteria in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format, let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Closing Date
This advert closes on Tuesday 3 Mar 2026.
Additional Information
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