The Head of Clinical Pharmacy Services will provide professional and strategic leadership on clinical pharmacy services, medicines optimisation and medicine safety. They will be responsible for the management, co-ordination and development of clinical pharmacy services throughout the trust.
The post holder will provide strong personal and professional leadership across all professional disciplines within pharmacy. As part of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team, will deputise for the Head of Operational Pharmacy Services (HOPS) and the Chief Pharmacist (CP).
Main duties of the job
Lead a team of pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy staff, providing professional and strategic direction. Oversee and optimise clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, ensuring safe, effective and efficient practices. Accountability for clinical governance within pharmacy, with specific attention to the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines. Accountability for all medicines policies across the Trust. Oversee all clinical pharmacy audits and research, ensuring alignment with best practice. Drive service improvements, including enhanced ward presence and innovative approaches within clinical pharmacy. Lead on medicines management strategy, interpreting legal/national guidelines and establishing compliant policies. Serve as clinical lead for major incidents and business continuity incidents in pharmacy. Act as deputy for CP and the HOPS in managing pharmacy services. Participate in either the Pharmacy or Silver on-call rota.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent) and full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy practice or equivalent Evidence of ongoing professional development including relevant clinical, leadership and management training
Desirable
Qualified independent prescriber Recognised qualification in management, healthcare leadership or similar
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in Clinical Pharmacy within an acute NHS hospital, demonstrating advanced practice and leadership in Pharmacy services Proven track record of managing clinical governance, medicines safety and quality improvement initiatives Demonstrable experience in line management and staff development, including appraisals, recruitment and performance management
Desirable
Extensive experience as a clinical educator or postgraduate tutor Experience in research leadership, including initiating and overseeing practice-based research and securing funding
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy services in an acute care setting, including medicines management Proficient in interpreting and applying NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national standards to practice Excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor and develop staff across various roles Effective strategic planning and problem-solving skills, able to make complex decisions based on clinical and operational data High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate with senior leaders, medical staff and external partners
Desirable
Proficiency in digital health technologies, including electronic patient records and pharmacy management systems
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 3ET
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The post holder will provide strong personal and professional leadership across all professional disciplines within pharmacy. As part of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team, will deputise for the Head of Operational Pharmacy Services (HOPS) and the Chief Pharmacist (CP).
Main duties of the job
Lead a team of pharmacists, technicians and pharmacy staff, providing professional and strategic direction. Oversee and optimise clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, ensuring safe, effective and efficient practices. Accountability for clinical governance within pharmacy, with specific attention to the safe, effective and cost-effective use of medicines. Accountability for all medicines policies across the Trust. Oversee all clinical pharmacy audits and research, ensuring alignment with best practice. Drive service improvements, including enhanced ward presence and innovative approaches within clinical pharmacy. Lead on medicines management strategy, interpreting legal/national guidelines and establishing compliant policies. Serve as clinical lead for major incidents and business continuity incidents in pharmacy. Act as deputy for CP and the HOPS in managing pharmacy services. Participate in either the Pharmacy or Silver on-call rota.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm or equivalent) and full registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy practice or equivalent Evidence of ongoing professional development including relevant clinical, leadership and management training
Desirable
Qualified independent prescriber Recognised qualification in management, healthcare leadership or similar
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in Clinical Pharmacy within an acute NHS hospital, demonstrating advanced practice and leadership in Pharmacy services Proven track record of managing clinical governance, medicines safety and quality improvement initiatives Demonstrable experience in line management and staff development, including appraisals, recruitment and performance management
Desirable
Extensive experience as a clinical educator or postgraduate tutor Experience in research leadership, including initiating and overseeing practice-based research and securing funding
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
Strong knowledge of clinical pharmacy services in an acute care setting, including medicines management Proficient in interpreting and applying NHS policies, clinical guidelines and national standards to practice Excellent leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate, mentor and develop staff across various roles Effective strategic planning and problem-solving skills, able to make complex decisions based on clinical and operational data High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and negotiate with senior leaders, medical staff and external partners
Desirable
Proficiency in digital health technologies, including electronic patient records and pharmacy management systems
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 3ET
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr
