Group Chief Pharmacist

As our Group Chief Pharmacist, you will be:

• Leading the development and delivery of a national pharmacy strategy, aligned to organisational transformation and growth ambitions.
• Taking executive responsibility for the Pharmacy Transformation Programme, redesigning service delivery models across all hospital sites.
• Providing visible, authoritative leadership to pharmacy teams nationwide, acting as Head of Profession.
• Ensuring the highest standards of medicines safety, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the development and expansion of specialist clinical services, including oncology and complex medicine pathways.
• Leading on clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality improvement relating to medicines.
• Driving innovation in pharmacy practice, including digital transformation, EPMA systems and emerging technologies.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators and external partners across the healthcare system.
• Leading workforce strategy, including recruitment, development and succession planning for pharmacy teams.
• Overseeing pharmacy budgets and contributing to commercial strategy and cost optimisation programmes.

As a registered Pharmacist (GPhC) with significant senior leadership experience, ideally at Deputy Chief Pharmacist level or above, you will also have:

• A Master of Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Experience of working in a complex or multi‑site organisation
• Proven track record of leading large‑scale transformation programmes
• Extensive knowledge of medicines optimisation, governance, and UK regulatory frameworks (e.g. CQC, MHRA, NHS)
• Strong understanding of specialist and high‑cost medicines, including emerging therapies
• Excellent strategic thinking, with the ability to influence at Board and executive level
• A collaborative and inspiring leadership style, with the ability to lead teams across multiple locations
• Strong financial and commercial awareness, including experience managing budgets and business cases
• Willingness to travel nationally as required

What you can expect in return

• Salary of up to £110,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Car allowance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• PMI (individual)
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Access to our bespoke e-learning platform and ongoing development opportunities

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] 

Our employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Practice Plus Group promotes diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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