Job Introduction
Make a real impact on medicines safety and optimisation. We are seeking a Deputy Lead Pharmacist to work in close partnership with the Lead Pharmacist, helping to deliver high‑quality specialist pharmacy advice and drive effective medicines optimisation across the Business Unit. This is a key leadership role focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting innovation, and ensuring medicines are used safely, effectively, and in line with best practice.
Working Hours & Location
This role will be primarily based across Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, or Wiltshire, with flexibility to work within any of these locations as required. We welcome applications from both full‑time and part‑time hours.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert medicines management and optimisation advice across inpatient and community services, including complex clinical scenarios.
* Promote safe, effective, and evidence‑based prescribing and good professional practice across the Business Unit.
* Support medicines governance, ensuring compliance with CQC, Home Office, and other regulatory requirements.
* Contribute to audits, incident reviews, risk assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
* Assist in the development, review, and implementation of medicines policies, SOPs, PGDs, and the Medicines Optimisation Strategy.
* Analyse medicines‑related data and contribute to reports and papers for governance and assurance purposes.
* Participate in and support Clinical Governance and Medicines Optimisation meetings.
* Work collaboratively with pharmacy, clinical, and Non‑Medical Prescribing teams, providing guidance, supervision, and education.
* Support prescribing audits, including controlled drugs, and escalates medicines safety concerns appropriately.
* Promote antimicrobial stewardship in collaboration with Infection Prevention and Control leads.
* Maintain up‑to‑date professional knowledge, meet GPhC standards, and undertake ongoing CPD and personal development.
Package Description
* £57,528 - £64,750 FTE (Band 8a AfC Salary) with NHS Pension and full Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
* Access to an online rewards hub and additional personal wellbeing and development resources.
* Opportunity to work in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, supported by significant funding each year.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with evidence of ongoing CPD.
* Experience working in primary care, community, or hospital pharmacy.
* Experience of chairing meetings and supporting Non‑Medical Prescribers.
* Strong IT skills with excellent organisational, time‑management, and workload prioritisation abilities.
* Experience undertaking, interpreting, and reviewing clinical audit.
* Proven ability to produce high‑level reports and present at senior or governance committees.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
* Good understanding of national policy relating to community health services and commissioning organisations.
* Knowledge of ePACT data and evidence‑based medicine principles, including prioritisation and appropriateness.
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and relevant regulatory and policy frameworks.
* Ability to work flexibly, independently, and on own initiative.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work‑related travel.
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
* Knowledge of integrated health and care systems and commissioning processes.
* Experience of inter‑agency working (e.g. Local Authorities, CQC, Home Office).
* Experience working within nurse‑led inpatient units.
* Experience working in community hospitals and/or community health services.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident, Committed company and provide inclusive adjustments to the workplace. All applicants are subject to safeguarding and a safer recruitment process including disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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