Associate Chief Pharmacist
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Belgrave, LeicesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£94,356 to £108,814
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
The role helps lead the pharmacy service across several hospitals, planning how medicines are used and improving patient care. You will work with senior managers and a large team of pharmacists. It suits someone with strong pharmacy experience and proven leadership skills.
What you'll need
- Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Several years of senior pharmacy management experience.
- Experience of running pharmacy services across multiple sites.
- Ability to develop and implement medicines optimisation strategies.
- Strong communication and team‑leadership skills.
How to boost your chances
- Highlight leadership achievements in your CV and cover letter.
- Show how you have improved medicine use or patient safety in past roles.
- Prepare examples of managing budgets or large teams for interview.
- Research UHL’s pharmacy services and align your answers to their goals.
- Ensure your GPhC registration is up to date before applying.
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Job description
Job summary This is an exciting time to join the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL), one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the NHS. We are seeking an exceptional and experienced pharmacy leader to join our senior Pharmacy Leadership Team as Associate Chief Pharmacist. The role will support the strategic leadership of a large and diverse pharmacy service, delivering care across multiple hospital sites and serving a population of ov…
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Provenance
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Adzuna
First seen
28 October 2026
Last checked
28 October 2026
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