Band 8c Deputy Chief Pharmacist (Operations and Governance)-Calne (Calne)

Main duties of the job To be responsible for the strategic and overall day-to-day management and leadership of the operational, digital, informatics, and governance aspects of the pharmacy service.

Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
To provide professional leadership and deputise for the Chief Pharmacist in delivering a safe, responsive, high-quality, and legal pharmacy service, consistent with the vision and priorities of the service.
To lead and develop the operational pharmacy services across the Trust to deliver the Trust medicines optimisation strategy and pharmacy objectives, meeting standards set by organisations including the General Pharmaceutical Council, Royal Pharmaceutical Society, Care Quality Commission (CQC), NHS England, and local Integrated Care Systems.
To lead and develop the above services and manage the Medicines Optimisation and Medicines Safety Officer (MSO) pharmacists to deliver their services in line with stakeholder requirements, Trust, and pharmacy objectives.
To lead on behalf of the Chief Pharmacist/Trust on specific delegated projects, both within the Trust and with external organisations.
To work with the Chief Pharmacist and Senior Pharmacy Team to ensure resources are utilised safely, efficiently, and effectively to improve patient experience and outcomes, ensuring patient-centred care is provided.
Person specificationEducation and QualificationsEssential criteria

Masters degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical or Psychiatric Pharmacy or equivalent
Management/leadership qualification such as Diploma in Management, Master in Business Administration, NHS or CPPE Leadership Academy
Registered Independent Non-medical Prescriber
Full (Credentialed) Membership of the College of Mental Health Pharmacists (CMHP) or willingness to work towards this within the first year
Desirable criteria

Other postgraduate qualifications relevant to pharmacy practice, such as education and training
Experience and KnowledgeEssential criteria

Significant experience of working within a hospital pharmacy service post-qualification with associated development of excellent clinical pharmacy and governance skills
Experience of delivering and developing teaching/training/education up to and including postgraduate level
Demonstrable experience of leading on a clinical audit plan
Demonstrable experience of formulating long-term strategic plans for the effective development of pharmacy services
Experience of working with senior healthcare professionals outside of Pharmacy and externally to achieve medicines optimisation agendas
Experience of change management, including project management
Experience of leading, developing, and mentoring a large number of staff/teams
Experience in budget management/financial procedures
Experience in setting up, delivering, and developing services, particularly with commissioners
Experience in policy/procedure/guideline writing and implementation
Desirable criteria

Experience working in specialist mental health inpatient and community care settings, including providing medicines information to mental health patients and multidisciplinary teams
Understanding of how the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act support safe and legal treatment
Experience undertaking a Medication Safety Officer role or equivalent
Skills and AbilitiesEssential criteria

Excellent interpersonal communication and reporting skills, verbal and written (tact, empathy, negotiation, diplomacy)
Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases
Ability to access, review, and process complex clinical or business information from appropriate sources
Good ability to work under pressure, prioritise, and meet deadlines
Ability to appraise own performance to identify own development/training needs
Flexible attitude to service provision and enthusiasm for service development
Self-motivated and self-directing

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