Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 427-7426697-A
- Employer
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bath
- Salary
- £76,965 - £88,682 per annum, pro rata. Relocation support allowance available
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services
Band 8c
Job overview
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our supportive and forward-thinking Pharmacy team at the Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust as Associate Chief Pharmacist – Clinical Services. This pivotal role will help shape the future of Pharmacy services, aligning them with our Trust’s Clinical Strategy and ensuring they meet the needs of our diverse community.
As a senior leader, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic development of the Pharmacy service, including the introduction of new prescribing roles and the expansion of enhanced pharmacy technician roles within clinical pharmacy. Your leadership will help bring innovative medicines and care closer to home, improving access and outcomes for patients.
You will be a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, contributing to the strategic direction of Pharmacy and leading transformational work in medicines optimisation across the department, Trust, the BSW Hospitals Group and the BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Integrated Care System.
We believe that a compassionate, inclusive culture is essential to delivering excellent care. We welcome applications from individuals who bring strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset. If you are passionate about service innovation, reflective practice, and creating equitable healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As Associate Chief Pharmacist - Clinical Services you will:
- Collaborate with the Pharmacy Director and Leadership Team to shape strategy and policy for Pharmacy and medicines optimisation across the Trust and ICS.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, research, and innovation in clinical services.
- Provide professional leadership and management of Pharmacy clinical services across inpatient specialties and in partnership with providers across the ICS.
- Support the Director of Pharmacy in oversight and assurance for medicines, including deputising as Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs.
- Lead and manage Pharmacy Clinical Services, ensuring alignment with departmental, Trust, and national strategies.
- Drive the development of new prescribing roles and enhanced pharmacy technician roles, supporting career progression and service innovation.
For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the job description or contact the Director of Pharmacy for an informal conversation.
This post is available as a Band 8b-8c development opportunity for the right candidate. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those from underrepresented or protected groups. Flexible and working arrangements are warmly welcomed.
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, and the Pharmacy Department is no exception. You will be at the forefront of the medicines transformation to improve experience across the organisation, for patients and our community.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
In Pharmacy we are especially proud of our 2022 Staff Survey response rate of 80% which showed just how engaged our team is in improving the patient and staff experience. Everyone’s ideas are listened to and discussed through our regular huddle boards.
The RUH value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life. We even have a pool! In the Pharmacy department, you can be sure that your voice is heard and we have lots of staff socials to help you connect with your colleagues around you.
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Pharmacist with General Pharmaceutical Council (UK) registration
- Demonstrable evidence of reflection on practice and Continuing Professional Development
- Management Qualification or additional specialist management knowledge acquired through training and experience to Masters level or equivalent
- Senior Leadership accreditation (NHS Leadership Academy or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- Formal management Training
- Member of the APTUK, RPS, UKCPA or other expert body
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Pharmacy leadership experience at 8b grade level or above (or equivalent) in a provider setting
- Extensive operational and staff management plus senior/middle management training
- Experience of service redesign and use of tools and techniques for assessing the impact of change
- Knowledge of operational and legal requirements or standards for Pharmacy and the Trust , and key drivers for modernisation agenda
- Demonstrable track record of action to improve or promote equality, diversity and inclusion and cultural competency in healthcare
- Demonstrable track record of translating research evidence into clinical practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience of involving patients and/or customer in service developments.
Leadership
Essential criteria
- Experience of managing and actively participating in programmes of continuous improvement and change management in complex environments
- Experience of compiling or supporting annual Service Delivery Plans, to include capacity planning and Business Case development
- Ability to influence others, motivate staff and manage change
Desirable criteria
- Ability to initiate and direct research
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Uzo Ibechukwu
- Job title
- Director of Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01225824631
- Additional information
To discuss this role further please contact
Uzo Ibechukwu (Director of Pharmacy) on [email protected] or
Kiran Channa (Associate Director of Pharmacy - Operations) on [email protected]
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