Job Description

The Hospital Pharmacy Modernisation Team works under the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer to set the strategic direction for the future of NHS hospital pharmacy in England, and to implement transformation programmes and improvement projects. We are seeking a specialist advisor for the Infusions and Special Medicines (ISM) Programme which is working to transform pharmacy aseptic services across England.



This is a full-time temporary secondment until the end of October 2026. Part-time and other flexible working arrangements will be available, including hours and location.



As an established expert and leader in aseptic medicines and services, the Specialist Advisor has a highly influential role in shaping the future of aseptic medicines production for the NHS. They are a key member of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's professional leadership team, closely supported by the Hospital Pharmacy Modernisation Lead, the Head of the ISM Programme and other members of the small, friendly team.

Responsibilities include:

Leading the ISM programme's standardisation and digital and innovation workstreams and providing leadership and guidance across all aspects of the programme.

Working with multiple internal and external stakeholders to enable and support delivery of programme objectives.

Reporting and communicating strategy and progress to internal and external stakeholders and forums, including within formal meetings and reports, and at national/regional events.

Maintaining effective governance within the programme.



The successful candidate will be a registered pharmacy professional or clinical pharmaceutical scientist able to demonstrate extensive experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic services at senior level, with a track record of delivering successful improvement projects. They will have experience of working across organisational boundaries and have good understanding of relevant NHS policy and structure and legal and regulatory requirements.



We require an authentic, compassionate and inclusive leader with credibility and ability to influence at national level.



The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:



Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.



Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.



Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care



Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation



Delivering value for money.



If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.



Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.



Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.



If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.



Please note the job title is different for advertising purposes, the job title as detailed on any contractual paperwork will be Head of Aseptic Medicine Professional Lead HPMT.



You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached and other supporting documents.

Secondments



Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.