Deputy Chief Pharmacist

Deputise for the Chief Pharmacist. Provide strategic oversight of the pharmacy eHospital and informatics programme. Lead and direct pharmacy services in relation to medicines finance, procurement and commissioning to ensure safety, compliance and value for money. Coordinate and develop medicines optimisation plans in collaboration with ICBs and NHS England and ensure representation on relevant governance, commissioning and prescribing forums. Coordinate with key trust stakeholders to oversee the managed introduction of new medicines and annual business plans. Oversee pharmacy support to the Joint Drugs and Therapeutics Committee leading the agenda and work plan. To be an active member of the pharmacy Senior Management Team providing an essential role with responsibility for specialist services. Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff so as to promote safe, effective use of medicines. Be the named RP on the WDA (if required) ensuring regulatory compliance. Oversee delivery of the Medicines Optimisation cost improvement programme.

We are seeking an exceptional, creative and dynamic pharmacy leader with a proven track record of service delivery and innovation. We have a high level of commitment to staff development and actively encourage all staff to share their expertise widely to enhance the profile of the department. Applicants must demonstrate excellent leadership skills, be self-motivated and resilient. Excellent interpersonal, organisational and time management skills are also essential. Representation at national networks and professional groups is expected.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.,

• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 3rd October 2024 Interviews are due to be held on 16th October 2024 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.