To be effective in this role you will need to a dynamic individual who is able to act as a role model to motivate and inspire their team, work effectively with a range of MDTs, across the division and the wider organisation, and where needed liaise with primary care colleagues across the BLMK ICS and other external providers to ensure the provision of the highest level of pharmaceutical care is provided for all our patients. This role is crucial to the delivery, development, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services across the hospital and plays a key role in helping divisions optimise medicines use within available resources.

This role is an ideal for anyone who is looking to take the next step on their leadership and management journey, but keen to keep a strong clinical commitment alongside. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who shows a commitment to delivering excellence and working with us to make MKUH pharmacy a great place to work. A can-do approach and commitment to self and service development is essential.  If you are passionate about medicines optimisation and developing pharmacy services for the future, this post is an ideal opportunity for you.

Now is an excellent time to join of the pharmacy team at MKUH; we are a friendly, forward-thinking, and innovative department who continue to grow in both size and influence. Recent enhancements to our working environment include a major departmental refurbishment, the introduction of a new Pharmacy Robot, the establishment of a new Pharmacy and Aseptic Unit in the Cancer Centre, and the opening of a new Outpatient Pharmacy. Alongside these developments, our services are evolving to ensure that our pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have more time to work alongside patients while supporting their medical and nursing colleagues. Our commitment is to ensure that every patient receives safe, high-quality care, placing our patients at the heart of our mission.

Our standard working hours consist of four long days (8 am to 6.30 pm) per week; in addition you will be required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays on a rota basis. After a period of induction and training, you will contribute to the two-tier pharmacy out-of-hours service.

If successful, you will be joining a friendly and welcoming team and will enter a supportive and learning environment that encourages both professional and personal development. Are you the person to help us make this happen? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please refer to attached Job description for further information. 

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. 

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.   

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. 

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. 

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system.  Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS.   This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. 

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.