Superintendent Pharmacist

Interview date: 20 February 2025

We are currently seeking a dynamic, high performing individual with a proven track record of delivering change in a highly pressurised service to act as a Superintendent Pharmacist. As the Superintendent Pharmacist for the newly created subsidiary business, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality and efficient pharmacy service to outpatients attending the Trust in line with the principles published by the GPhC.

Annual Leave: 28 days plus 8 bank holidays, annual leave year; 01 April - 31 March

Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution

Pay Date: 25th of the month

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the safe, efficient and effective delivery of all aspects of the out-patient pharmacy service in accordance with national and local standards.
2. Have delegated budgetary accountability for ordering and management of all medicines within the outpatient dispensary.
3. Advise the PharmaServices Board on appropriate workforce plans, providing sufficient staff who are trained and competent for their role.
4. Provide leadership and expert advice, acting as a role model for the staff and for the business.
5. Fulfil the regulatory and statutory responsibilities as required by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
6. Develop a high quality, safe and timely outpatient dispensary service for patients.
7. Identify and successfully manage risks and incidents.
8. Develop effective working relationships with prescribers.
9. Ensure the optimisation and development of the overall profitability of the business.
10. Actively monitor and report progress against KPIs to the Board each month.
11. Perform the duties and responsibilities of the Superintendent Pharmacist for the outpatient pharmacies as required by the Pharmacy Regulator - the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and all applicable legislation.
12. Perform the duties as the Controlled Drug Accountable Officer for the outpatient pharmacies.
13. Accountable for the safe purchase, receipt, storage, sale & supply of all medicines within the outpatient pharmacies.
14. Responsible for the professional management of the outpatient pharmacies at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital.
15. Lead a team of pharmaceutical professionals and ensure compliance of standard operating procedures and up-to-date training is maintained for staff.
16. Ensure pharmacy services are delivered within budget and manage the operational finances associated with the delivery of the service, such as staffing and drug expenditure in line with agreed budgets.
17. Ensure all key performance indicators are met, taking remedial action to address and improve any performance issues.
18. Drive improvements in quality & safety, innovation, and levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
19. Work with key stakeholders to adapt outpatient pharmacy service in response to changing service needs to ensure services are progressive, responsive to internal and external demand, are patient-focused, safe, efficient and effective.
20. Develop strategies and plans to enable the effective recruitment, retention, development and training of staff.
21. Ensure errors, complaints and incidents are investigated and managed.