Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Group Chief Pharmacist
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Group Chief Pharmacist
Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group brings together three acute hospitals to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care across the region. We are committed to innovation, research, and continuous improvement, ensuring our services meet the needs of patients now and in the future.
As part of this transformation, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Group Chief Pharmacist—a pivotal role in shaping medicines optimisation and pharmacy services across our hospitals
The Group Chief Pharmacist is the professional lead for pharmacy and medicines optimisation across the hospital group. This executive-level position provides strategic, professional, and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and financially sustainable pharmacy services across all three sites.
You will act as the senior accountable officer for medicines management, providing expert advice to the Board and senior clinicians, and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and clinical standards. This role also offers the opportunity to influence policy at regional and national levels, champion digital transformation, and lead research and innovation in pharmacy practice.
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We are looking for a highly experienced and visionary pharmacy leader who can inspire teams and deliver transformation at scale.
Essential Requirements
Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Extensive senior-level pharmacy leadership experience within an acute NHS Trust or similar complex organisation. Proven track record in strategic planning, medicines governance, and service transformation. Strong financial and workforce management skills. Ability to influence at system and national level.
Desirable
Leadership or management qualification relevant to the NHS. Experience contributing to national policy development. Evidence of research and innovation in pharmacy practice.
The newly formed Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG) is placing people and culture at the heart of its transformation.
By working as one system, the Group is strengthening workforce development, improving staff experience, and creating consistent, supportive leadership across all three hospitals. This unified approach enables better training, enhanced well-being support, and a stronger culture rooted in compassion, flexibility, and continuous learning.
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Focusing on people also supports national priorities—ensuring the workforce is skilled, adaptable, and ready for future models of care—and strengthens NWUHG’s overall performance by improving quality, resilience, and sustainability.
Together, this creates a Groupwide commitment to making NWUHG a great place to work, with clear benefits for staff including:
Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site Discounted gym memberships Generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Rob Sherwin Job title: Group Chief Medical Officer Email address: robert.sherwin@nnuh.nhs.uk
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