Role Summary
To provide professional leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services to the Trust and other users of the service.
To ensure the operational service delivery meets performance indicators and supports changes in service requirements e.g. dispensary medication supplies to wards, departments and clinics.
To support the Clinical Pharmacy Manager (Eastern) and deputise in their absence.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
This post provides a unique opportunity for an experienced clinical pharmacist looking for a leadership role within the pharmacy team at the Royal Devon University Healthcare (RDUH) NHS Foundation Trust, based at the Royal Devon Hospital in Exeter.
This is a demanding but rewarding role working within a fast-paced environment located in our main acute pharmacy department supporting Eastern services. The role requires excellent prioritisation skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with a large variety of different staff groups across the Trust and within pharmacy to further develop pharmacy services. In return you will have the opportunity to influence departmental strategy while being supported by the Clinical Pharmacy Manager and also working closely with the senior pharmacy team.
The RDUH Eastern pharmacy team employs over 200 staff members providing services to inpatient ward areas and a variety of departments across the Trust. Outpatient services are provided through an outsource agreement with an onsite provider. We also provide pharmacy services through a number of SLA agreements and introduced a full EPR system (EPIC) during 2020.
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Clinical Pharmacy Manager to join our team to provide supportive, professional leadership to the clinical pharmacy and dispensary teams.
This leadership role comes with a mix of clinical responsibilities as well as management responsibilities with the post-holder expected to line manage approximately 15 members of staff.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate will not only line manage the Dispensary Manager and part of the pharmacist team but will also work closely with other section leads such as the Medicines Management Lead, Distribution Lead, Procurement Lead, Education and Training Lead and the Medication Safety Officer.
You will need to be an excellent communicator working both independently and as part of the wider healthcare team, collaborating with Trust staff and external stakeholders, health and social care professionals, patients and carers.
You will have a good understanding of developing and monitoring relevant key performance indicators to the delivery of pharmacy services and experience in change management.
You must be highly self-motivated with excellent operational knowledge and experience of the current NHS hospital clinical pharmacy agenda.
If you believe you have the skills and experience necessary to fulfil this role we look forward to hearing from you.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. There is a requirement to participate in 7 day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.
Interview Date: Monday 17th June 2024
For further information please contact: Marco da Matta Coelho, Clinical Pharmacy Manager Tel 01392 404809 marco.coelho@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
