Principal Pharmacist Clinical Services | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

This is an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking pharmacy team. We are looking for a qualified individual to lead our clinical pharmacy service for 6 months whilst the NCA restructure its Pharmacy service. The post holder will be part of the sites pharmacy senior management team and work alongside the lead pharmacist for medicine to oversee clinical pharmacy provision on both the Bury and Rochdale Care Organisation sites.

We welcome applications from motivated and driven pharmacists with excellent management, clinical and communication skills. You must be efficient, organised, and able to lead a team. You should be innovative and resourceful.

The post holder is responsible for the provision of a high quality clinical pharmacy service which meets the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within and associated with the Trust. Assists in the management and development of the clinical services delivered by the pharmacy and supports the activity of the team of clinical pharmacists and trainee pharmacists, clinically supervising their training and ensuring that professional and quality standards comply with national and local guidance. Undertakes clinical training and supervision of pharmacy staff and teaching of nursing and medical staff. Is professionally accountable for any pharmacy function for which they assume responsibility.

The Diagnostics and Pharmacy Group is part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA), one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place of science, innovation and transformational thinking, the Diagnostic and Pharmacy Group unites Radiology, Pathology and Pharmacy services across the NCA to create a cooperative group committed to delivering safe, consistent, and high-quality care.

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