Band 8C Associate Chief Pharmacist
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/11/2026
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Description
We are seeking an experienced pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Senior Leadership team to develop services and ensure the department is agile and able to respond to the changing internal and external landscapes. They should have a confident, proactive attitude to the tasks required and the ability to forge relationships with a wide range of staff both within and beyond the Pharmacy Services unit within the Trust. Supported by other members of the Senior Pharmacy team, the successful post holder will build on existing areas of excellence and will provide expertise for improvement and development ensuring that the Pharmacy Department of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is considered one of the highest achieving services within the NHS and a place people aspire to work in.
In addition, with the Group Head of Pharmaceutical R&D the post holder will also be a key enabler to support the development of the Clinical Trial services provided at North Middlesex Hospital by the Pharmacy and R&D Departments in line with the Trust strategy.
The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy, additional clinical and management qualifications, extensive experience in managing Pharmacy Services and a wide-ranging knowledge of external factors affecting Pharmacy both current and future developments.
The NMUH Associate Chief Pharmacist is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the clinical and operational management, co-ordination and development of all pharmaceutical services for NMUH. They work to agreed standards and processes shaped and informed by themselves, the Group Chief Pharmacist and the Deputy Group Chief Pharmacist. This ensures that there is standardisation across the group as well as defined accountability and leadership, though this role, on a day-to-day basis on site.
Their role includes direct line management of the NMUH pharmacy clinical services teams. They will liaise with the site OPD leads and Superintendent where a wholly owned service is situated at site.
Working with the lead nursing and operational colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for managing the pharmacy aspects of the community services provided by RFL ensuring all aspects of medicines management comply with current legislation and advise services on areas of improvements. The post holder will also act as the primary secondary care liaison pharmacist and attend meetings on behalf of the Group Chief Pharmaci
In addition, with the Group Head of Pharmaceutical R&D the post holder will also be a key enabler to support the development of the Clinical Trial services provided at North Middlesex Hospital by the Pharmacy and R&D Departments in line with the Trust strategy.
The ideal candidate will have a Masters Degree in Pharmacy, additional clinical and management qualifications, extensive experience in managing Pharmacy Services and a wide-ranging knowledge of external factors affecting Pharmacy both current and future developments.
The NMUH Associate Chief Pharmacist is responsible for providing leadership and direction for the clinical and operational management, co-ordination and development of all pharmaceutical services for NMUH. They work to agreed standards and processes shaped and informed by themselves, the Group Chief Pharmacist and the Deputy Group Chief Pharmacist. This ensures that there is standardisation across the group as well as defined accountability and leadership, though this role, on a day-to-day basis on site.
Their role includes direct line management of the NMUH pharmacy clinical services teams. They will liaise with the site OPD leads and Superintendent where a wholly owned service is situated at site.
Working with the lead nursing and operational colleagues, the post holder will be responsible for managing the pharmacy aspects of the community services provided by RFL ensuring all aspects of medicines management comply with current legislation and advise services on areas of improvements. The post holder will also act as the primary secondary care liaison pharmacist and attend meetings on behalf of the Group Chief Pharmaci
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UKs biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
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