Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Director of Pharmacy at Dorset County Hospital. The post is open to either a registered Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician already working at a senior level within an NHS organisation who is ready for the next step in their leadership journey.



The role with deputise for the Director of Pharmacy, alongside leading workstreams across the Pharmacy department and wider Medicines Optimisation workplan.

The current leadership areas include:

Medicines Safety (acting as Medicines Safety Officer)



Lead the Clinical service within the department



Medical Gases



Medicines Optimisation



These areas of leadership are open to negotiation depending on the successful applicant, and their experience and development needs.



To assist the Director of Pharmacy in their duties including providing input to strategic and operational management of Pharmacy Services including:



budgetary control of Pharmacy Services

business case preparation

provision of management information to managers, clinicians and the Finance Department

objective and key performance indicator setting across all activities

medicines management and clinical governance

delivering cost improvement/income generation strategies

To deputise for the Director of Pharmacy:

ensure the staff of all grades are supported in their decision making

ensure that a safe, efficient, and professional service is provided at all times to all users of the Trust

attend trust wide meetings to represent Pharmacy in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy. E.g. SMT, Clinical Governance, Risk and Finance meetings

Present Pharmacy papers to Executive Directors, Board, SMT and other meetings as required.



To be the Medicines Safety Officer for the Trust.



(Cont. below)



At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.



Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.



We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.



We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

Follow on from main duties:

To manage and lead the clinical pharmacy service



To lead and support the strategic development and continued improvement of Pharmacy Services in line with national, regional and local plans and priorities.



Support and actively participate in shaping, developing and implementing the ICS Pharmacy and Medicines strategy



To provide managerial, professional and clinical oversight of members of the Pharmacy Management Group



Oversees pharmacy services to partners under commercial contracts and service level agreement.



To maximise the benefits and minimise the risks associated with the use of medicines.



To support the DCHFT Medicines Committee



Our DCHFT and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.



Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.



For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.