Principal Pharmacist, Outpatients Services

Job summary Are you ready to lead change, inspire a team, and transform patient care? This is your chance to take charge of our busy outpatient pharmacy service at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. We've kept our outpatient dispensing in-house, meaning you'll be at the heart of a service that directly impacts patients across a wide range of specialties. We're looking for someone who can re-invent processes, energise the team, and deliver a pharmacy service that is professional, efficient, and compassionate. Main duties of the job Lead and inspire a dedicated team of pharmacy assistants, technicians, and pharmacists across both St Helier and Epsom sites. Shape the future of outpatient services by modernising systems, re-inventing processes, and improving patient experience. Apply your hospital expertise to navigate hospital prescribing, hospital-only medicines, and formulary systems, ensuring safe and effective supply across all specialties. Bring commercial insight from community pharmacy experience (if you have it) to strengthen service delivery and patient care. Drive change with proven managerial and transformation skills, re-invigorating the service to meet evolving patient and Trust needs. Collaborate with colleagues across clinics and specialties to ensure seamless, patient-centred care. Champion professional standards by delivering a pharmacy service that is compassionate, efficient, and aligned with NHS values. Please note: This role is primarily based at our St Helier site, with one day each week spent at Epsom Hospital - giving you the opportunity to grow your skills and make an impact across both of our busy, dynamic locations. About us At Epsom and St Helier, you'll be part of a supportive, collaborative environment where your contributions are recognised and your growth is encouraged. You'll work alongside passionate colleagues who share your commitment to delivering a high-class service for patients. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of outpatient care while advancing your career as a senior leader within the NHS. If you're ready to take the next step, we look forward to receiving your application. Details Date posted19 December 2025 Pay schemeAgenda for change BandBand 8a Salary£61,631 to £68,623 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer London) ContractPermanent Working patternFull-time Reference number343-7609078-FM-AG-A Job locationsSt Helier HospitalWrythe LaneCarshaltonSM1 5AA Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification. The post includes participation in the late duty, seven day, bank holiday and senior on-call rotas. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Masters in Pharmacy Degree - MPharm Pre-registration training Professional registration with General Pharmaceutical Council Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent Desirable Membership of Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain Member of the faculty of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (or working towards) at Faculty Advanced Stage II or Advanced level practice against the Core Advanced Curriculum Independent Prescriber Leadership/management qualification Experience & Knowledge Extensive post registration hospital experience at least Band 7 level Staff management Experience of clinical trials Demonstrates evidence of excellent clinical knowledge and skills Understanding of current national standards, guidelines and service developments linked to areas covered by Medicine. Staff training and appraisal and service development Desirable Knowledge of CMM (formerly JAC) pharmacy computer system Risk management and assessment Complaint handling Experience using KPIs to monitor a service in the hospital setting Skills/abilities Excellent organisational skills-self and others. Computer literate including familiarity with electronic prescribing systems Demonstrates initiative and ability to multi-task Excellent time management Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work Desirable Up to date on changes to pharmacy and hospital standards Ability to implement and manage change Appreciation of audit methods 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address St Helier HospitalWrythe LaneCarshaltonSM1 5AA Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us #J-18808-Ljbffr