Chief Pharmacist

Job Summary As delegated by the Chief Executive to hold corporate responsibility for medicines management. To ensure the Trust board of directors receive timely and appropriate assurance in relation to medicines management. To be directly accountable to the Chief Medical Officer for the Trust wide pharmacy and medicines management services. To maintain the Trust’s pharmacy and medicines management services in line with nationally agreed standards, including - but not limited to - the Care Quality Commission and the NHS Litigation Authority. To be the RDASH Accountable officer (controlled drugs). To maintain close working relationships with business divisions in order to support the development of their medicines management processes. Main Duties of the Job To provide strategic leadership and direction for pharmacy and medicines management throughout the Trust. To ensure the systems and processes of medicines management meet the governance requirements of the Trust. To maintain management and financial control on the Trust pharmacy and medicines related services. To work collaboratively across the local health communities and relevant partners to ensure safe and cost effective use of medicines. To ensure that governance arrangements in relation to medicines management protect patients from medicines related harm. To ensure the reporting systems associated with pharmacy and medicines management are fit for purpose and provide the appropriate level of assurance in relation to pharmacy and medicines management. To line manage RSDASH employed pharmacy staff. About Us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected. We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services. We are dedicated to the development of our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues. We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/ To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/ We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Details Data posted: 03 December 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 8d Salary: £91,342 to £105,337 a year per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working Reference number: 376-CP-0655 Job locations: Tickhill Road Site, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN Person Specification Qualifications (Essential) MPharm (or equivalent). GPhC registration. Postgraduate Clinical Qualification or relevant experience. Postgraduate Management Qualification or relevant experience. Evidence of CPD to GPhC standards. Qualifications (Desirable) NHS Chief Pharmacist development program Any other relevant Post Graduate training. Higher academic qualifications - research or clinical in relation to medicines. Higher qualifications in management, e.g. MBA Experience (Essential) Evidence of sound post registration professional practice. Evidence of advanced practice skills and able to demonstrate the impact of this on practice change/development. Evidence of promoting/supporting active user/carer involvement/participation. Be able to effectively chair meetings. Highly developed clinical skills. Sound knowledge of clinical / risk assessment and understanding of confidentiality. Substantial post registration experience including secondary care pharmacy. Management of Change in the NHS. Performance Management and development of staff. Strategic / Business Planning and project management. Experience (Desirable) Sound knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Care Programme Approach. Evidence of participation in research/audit process. Ability to work across team/organisational boundaries developing and maintaining multiprofessional and multiagency partnerships. Experience of developing others through education, mentorship, coaching, teaching, assessing, presentations. Publications. Professional networking locally and regionally. Working within mental health and community service. Strategic involvement in medicines optimisation at Regional or National Level. Knowledge (Essential) Prioritisation and resource allocation, planning and organisation skills. Able to communicate complex and at times highly sensitive information to a variety of stakeholders. Good negotiation skills for conflict resolution. IT skills. Analyse and interpret data or information. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer Details Employer name: Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address: Tickhill Road Site, Balby, Doncaster, DN4 8QN Employer's website: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr