Pharmacy Operations Manager

7 days ago

Barnstaple, Devon, United Kingdom Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Operations Manager to join our Northern Pharmacy Management Team at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

This Band 8b role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the delivery of pharmacy supply services across our Northern sites. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective, and efficient provision of medicines procurement, distribution, dispensary, homecare, while supporting medicines safety and governance.

As a senior leader, you will deputise for the Associate Director of Pharmacy Northern and contribute to strategic planning, service development, and workforce leadership.

We understand that relocating for a new role can be a significant step, both personally and financially. That's why we offer a generous package of support, including financial assistance, to help ease the transition for those considering relocation. If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property). For full details on these packages of support, please contact us.

If you are interested we would love to hear from you. We're happy to discuss any aspects of the role, the location, or any other burning questions you may have. Please see contact details below.

More detail about the role

  • Provide professional leadership and operational management of pharmacy supply services across Northern services.
  • Lead and manage teams including the Dispensary Manager, Homecare Technician and the Medicines Safety and Governance Technician
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, national standards, and Trust policies related to medicines management.
  • Oversee business continuity planning, drug alerts, recalls, and safe storage of medicines.
  • Support financial management of medicines procurement and identify savings opportunities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver high-quality patient care.
  • Deputise for the Associate Director of Pharmacy contributing to strategic development and service improvement as part of the Northern Pharmacy Management Team and the wider Pharmacy Leadership Team.

You will be a registered pharmacist or technician or pharmacist with substantial post-qualification experience in hospital pharmacy services and proven leadership in operational pharmacy management. You will have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and a strong track record in service development and team leadership. Experience in managing pharmacy supply chains, homecare services, and medicines governance is essential. A postgraduate leadership qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

If you are ready for a fulfilling career change or seeking a supportive environment to expand and develop your leadership skills, we're ready to welcome you to be part of a hospital team that values collaboration, innovation and patient-focused care.

Working Pattern:
37.5 hours per week.

Interview Date:
Monday 8th of December 2025

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