Associate Director of Pharmacy inGuernsey inGuernsey PUBLISHED WED 9 OCT 2024

Band 8c: £94,183 to £115,981 a year PERMANENT
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Opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare within the Guernsey community by leading pharmacy services.

Dynamic leadership role that allows for strategic influence in the direction of pharmacy practices and innovation.

Collaboration with a dedicated team of pharmacy professionals within a supportive environment.

Direct involvement in developing and implementing the strategic vision for the Pharmacy Department, enhancing professional growth.

Variety of responsibilities including clinical specialties, ensuring a dynamic and engaging work experience.

Role includes the opportunity to act as a Medicines Safety Officer, contributing to patient safety and medication management.

The States of Guernsey is hiring an Associate Director of Pharmacy for the Princess Elizabeth Hospital, seeking a dynamic and experienced pharmacy leader. In this key position, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction and management to pharmacy services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with regulatory standards. The role involves leading a team, driving service improvements, and supporting the Chief Pharmacist in meeting the States Service Area Plan and Medicines Optimisation KPIs.

Responsibilities include leading the Pharmaceutical Care Service, managing senior pharmacists, acting as Medicines Safety Officer, and delivering expert clinical pharmacy advice across various specialties. The Associate Director will also ensure effective pharmacy services across Health & Social Care and participate in weekend and on-call services, making a significant impact in a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced pharmacy leader to join our team at Princess Elizabeth Hospital as the Associate Director of Pharmacy.

In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic direction, leadership, and management to our pharmacy services, ensuring high-quality patient care, innovation, and compliance with regulatory standards.

As part of Guernsey's healthcare system, you'll have the unique opportunity to contribute to our island community, leading a team of dedicated professionals while driving service improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking pharmacist to make a real impact in a rewarding and supportive environment.

The Associate Director of Pharmacy will be responsible under the leadership and direction of the Chief Pharmacist to lead, manage and develop the provision and delivery of the Pharmaceutical Care Service on behalf of the Health & Social Care Committee (HSC) of the States of Guernsey. They will support the Chief Pharmacist in the delivery of the States Service Area Plan and Medicines Optimisation KPIs.

As a member of the Senior Pharmacy Leadership Team they will be instrumental in developing a strategic vision and delivery plan for the Pharmacy Department. Taking a lead role in supporting the team to implement this. They will line manage senior pharmacists and deputise for the Chief Pharmacist, act as the Medicines Safety Officer (MSO) and act as the leading specialist in clinical pharmacy, providing expert advice in a range of clinical specialities, ensuring the safe provision of medicines, vaccines and pharmaceutical supplies including Radiopharmacy and Aseptically manufactured products. They will ensure delivery of pharmacy and medicines optimisation Clinical Services to all areas of Health & Social Care and will participate in weekend and on-call pharmacy service provision.

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1. Can you describe your experience in leading and managing a pharmacy team? What strategies do you employ to foster a positive team environment?

2. What specific achievements in your previous roles best demonstrate your capability to lead pharmacy services effectively?

3. How have you previously dealt with change within a pharmacy setting? Can you provide an example of a successful change initiative you led?

4. Can you discuss your experience with compliance and regulatory standards in pharmacy practice, particularly in a hospital environment?

5. How would you approach developing a new strategic vision for the Pharmacy Department?

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