Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group brings together three acute hospitals to deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate care across the region. We are committed to innovation, research and continuous improvement, ensuring our services meet the needs of patients now and in the future.
As part of this transformation, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Group Chief Pharmacist – a pivotal role in shaping medicines optimisation and pharmacy services across our hospitals. The Group Chief Pharmacist is the professional lead for pharmacy and medicines optimisation across the hospital group, providing strategic, professional and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and financially sustainable pharmacy services across all three sites.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary pharmacy leader who can inspire teams and deliver transformation at scale.
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Extensive senior-level pharmacy leadership experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation.
* Proven track record in strategic planning, medicines governance and service transformation.
* Strong financial and workforce management skills.
* Ability to influence at system and national level.
* Leadership or management qualification relevant to the NHS.
* Experience contributing to national policy development.
* Evidence of research and innovation in pharmacy practice.
Job responsibilities
The Group Chief Pharmacist is the most senior pharmacy professional across the hospitals within the Group and reports directly to the Group Chief Medical Officer. The postholder holds corporate responsibility for pharmacy services, medicines optimisation and management, medicines governance and statutory compliance across the hospital group, and provides strategic leadership to ensure delivery of safe, effective and financially sustainable pharmacy services.
The postholder will provide executive-level clinical and professional leadership, ensuring the safe, high-quality and cost-effective delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services across the hospitals within the Group. They will act as the principal subject matter expert for pharmacy and medicines matters, providing professional advice, assurance and reports to the Board and relevant committees through the Group Chief Medical Officer, while supporting workforce development, quality improvement, research and innovation across the hospital group.
Qualifications
* Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Experience
* Extensive senior-level pharmacy leadership and managerial experience within an acute NHS Trust (or a similarly large and complex multi‑disciplinary organisation).
Skills, abilities and knowledge
* Experience of developing and implementing transformation programmes, including the management of service change, operational process improvement and cost reduction.
* Successful working relationships with pharmacy colleagues in other NHS Trusts and across boundaries.
* Ability to lead and influence others including other healthcare professionals and senior managers.
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.
Benefits
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi-faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
* Discounted gym memberships
* Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
* Free 24‑hours confidential counselling support
* On-site nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary sacrifice schemes
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