We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Pharmacist to join QE Facilities Pharmacy Services, providing leadership across our Outpatient Pharmacy and supporting wider services including Homecare and Smoking Cessation.
This role is ideally suited to a pharmacist looking to step into a senior operational leadership position , with the opportunity to develop their experience in governance, service improvement and multi-service delivery.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Pharmacy / Superintendent Pharmacist , providing day-to-day leadership of the pharmacy team and operational service delivery , while being supported to develop in broader governance and quality functions.
You will be accountable for:
Acting as Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring safe, legal and effective service delivery and prioritising workflow
Leading the day-to-day operation of Pharmacy Services and contact point for operational incidents and issues
Coordinating pharmacist staffing ( rota planning, leave, workload allocation)
Maintaining systems for PMRs, stock control and service delivery
D ay-to-day leadership and supervision of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers
People leadership
Lead and support the pharmacist team in delivering a high-quality, patient-focused service
Support induction, training and development of Pharmacists
Contribute to performance management, appraisals and development
Foster positive inclusive and learning-focused team culture
Supportive responsibilities ( with Superintendent Pharmacist support):
Support governance and regulatory compliance
Contribute to audits, SOP development and quality systems ( Q ‑ Pulse )
Support investigation of incidents and complaints (r eviewing cases, s upporting root cause analysis, e nsuring corrective actions are implemented and followed through)
Contribute to risk management and service improvement activity
Support delivery of KPIs and performance standards
QE Facilities (QEF) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (GHNT), based in the North East of England.
We provide a range of non- clinical services to GHNT and other NHS organisations. Our services include: estates, facilities services, procurement, medical engineering and devices, endoscopy decontamination and sterile services, transport, out-patient pharmacy, and prevention & management of violence & aggression training (PMVA).
In addition we provide consultancy services, advising clients on all aspects of establishing a subsidiary company within an NHS body to the provision of VAT compliance advice.
QE Facilities work to their own Terms and Conditions and these are not the same as Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Terms and Conditions. This is not an Agenda for Change Pay Rate
This is a senior operational role with a clear balance of accountability and support :
You will lead and be accountable for the day-to-day running of services
You will contribute to governance, quality and regulatory work, with full support
The Superintendent Pharmacist retains overall accountability for regulatory and strategic functions
This role carries operational accountability for the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services, including acting as Responsible Pharmacist. Strategic, regulatory and business-level accountability remains with the Superintendent Pharmacist, with whom the post holder works closely and is fully supported.
We are looking for a pharmacist who:
Is GPhC registered with experience as a Responsible Pharmacist
Has strong clinical and operational pharmacy experience
Is ready to step into or further develop in a leadership role
Has the confidence to lead teams and manage day-to-day service challenges
Is motivated to develop in governance, quality and service improvement
Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills
