Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- QEF Grade C - 665
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
- Job ref
- 297-QEF-8012239-A
- Employer
- QE Facilities
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £54,098 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Pharmacist
QEF Grade C - 665
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. If you have gaps you will be required to provide character references. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment or education references covering 3 years. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacist to join QE Facilities Pharmacy Services, providing leadership across our Outpatient Pharmacy and supporting wider services including Homecare and Smoking Cessation.
This role is ideally suited to a pharmacist looking to step into a senior operational leadership position, with the opportunity to develop their experience in governance, service improvement and multi-service delivery.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Pharmacy / Superintendent Pharmacist, providing day-to-day leadership of the pharmacy team and operational service delivery, while being supported to develop in broader governance and quality functions.
Main duties of the job
You will be accountable for:
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Acting as Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring safe, legal and effective service delivery and prioritising workflow
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Leading the day-to-day operation of Pharmacy Services and contact point for operational incidents and issues
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Coordinating pharmacist staffing (rota planning, leave, workload allocation)
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Maintaining systems for PMRs, stock control and service delivery
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Day-to-day leadership and supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers
People leadership
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Lead and support the pharmacist team in delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service
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Support induction, training and development of Pharmacists
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Contribute to performance management, appraisals and development
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Foster positive inclusive and learning-focused team culture
Supportive responsibilities (with Superintendent Pharmacist support):
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Support governance and regulatory compliance
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Contribute to audits, SOP development and quality systems (Q‑Pulse)
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Support investigation of incidents and complaints (reviewing cases, supporting root cause analysis, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and followed through)
- Contribute to risk management and service improvement activity
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Support delivery of KPIs and performance standards
Working for our organisation
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a senior operational role with a clear balance of accountability and support:
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You will lead and be accountable for the day-to-day running of services
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You will contribute to governance, quality and regulatory work, with full support
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The Superintendent Pharmacist retains overall accountability for regulatory and strategic functions
This role carries operational accountability for the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services, including acting as Responsible Pharmacist. Strategic, regulatory and business-level accountability remains with the Superintendent Pharmacist, with whom the post holder works closely and is fully supported.
We are looking for a pharmacist who:
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Is GPhC registered with experience as a Responsible Pharmacist
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Has strong clinical and operational pharmacy experience
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Is ready to step into or further develop in a leadership role
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Has the confidence to lead teams and manage day-to-day service challenges
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Is motivated to develop in governance, quality and service improvement
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Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GPhC registered Pharmacist
- MPharm(Hons) or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Responsible Pharmacist experience in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Pharmacy
- Expertise in area of practice
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the Laws, Guidelines and Standards relating to the supply of medicines from a GPhC registered Pharmacy
- Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain clearly and listen to members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Demonstrate excellent Customer skills
- Demonstrate excellent IT skills
- Demonstrate excellent Organisational skills
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
- Robert Mustard
- Job title
- Head of Pharmacy Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 445 5614
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