Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are looking for an experienced pharmacist with excellent communication skills, leadership skills and clinical pharmacy knowledge to join the pharmacy team as Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services.

You will work with the Chief Pharmacist to ensure the Trust-wide delivery of safe, effective and efficient medicines optimisation and pharmacy services to patients and other service users in the Trust. As a member of the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team you will assist in leading the development of medicines optimisation and pharmacy services throughout the Trust.

You will manage medicines optimisation and pharmacy services colleagues throughout the Trust who are involved in providing services or supporting projects within the areas of responsibility of the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services. You will work with the Chief Pharmacist in ensuring objectives are met for Pharmacy., As Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Clinical Services you will be responsible for clinical pharmacy, patient safety and quality, medicines information, clinical trials, education, training and workforce development, professional secretary to the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee.

You will be joining a friendly department with over 80 staff, including 22 other pharmacists with expertise in a wide range of specialities, in providing pharmacy services to children. Our Trust provides dedicated healthcare for children and young people, including highly specialised health care such as neurosurgery, oncology, endocrinology, specialist orthopaedics, neonatal surgery, metabolic disease, gastroenterology, respiratory diseases, intensive care, cystic fibrosis and neurology., At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.