The Royal Berkshire
Associate Chief Pharmacist - Operations, Cancer Services and Workforce
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Band 8C Associate Chief Pharmacist – Operations, Cancer Services and Workforce
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team at Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust following the promotion and relocation of the current post holder.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Pharmacist, you will provide strategic, professional and operational leadership across a diverse portfolio, including inpatient and outpatient pharmacy service, pharmacy cancer services, aseptic services, pharmacy clinical trials, homecare medicines service, pharmacy procurement and distribution, workforce development and pharmacy education.
This is a pivotal leadership role where you will drive service transformation, workforce development, innovation and operational excellence, while deputising for the Chief Pharmacist and influencing pharmacy strategy across the Trust and wider healthcare system.
You will also play a leading role in developing our pharmacy workforce, supporting education, leadership development, succession planning and organisational culture, helping us build a resilient, high-performing team for the future.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop strategic and innovative plans for the pharmacy operational services across the Trust and ensuring these are aligned to the overall Trust strategy.
- Lead pharmacy operational services and contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust strategic plans.
- Support the Chief Pharmacist in the development of the overall strategic vision for the pharmacy service, including strategy development, service planning, budgeting and financial management.
- Develop business cases and bids for funding of services, for capital development within pharmacy operations.
About You
We are looking for an ambitious, compassionate, forward-thinking and inspirational pharmacy leader with significant senior leadership experience, excellent strategic and operational skills, and a passion for developing people and delivering high-quality, patient-centred services.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to investing in our people, developing compassionate leaders and creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. If you share our ambition to deliver outstanding patient care and inspire high-performing teams, we welcome your application.
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Our "CARE" values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Catherine Olie
- Job title: Chief Pharmacist
- Email address: catherine.olie@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01183227797
For an informal chat about the job with the Chief Pharmacist, please contact Melanie Richardson to arrange an appointment (note: off on Tuesdays) 0118 322 7800 / melanie.richardson@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
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