Associate Chief Pharmacist - Technical Services

Job description Job responsibilities Provide strategic, professional and operational leadership for the Trusts Technical and Aseptic Pharmacy Services. Maintain robust quality, governance and regulatory oversight, ensuring services operate safely and in accordance with relevant standards, including GMP requirements. Lead the strategic development and transformation of aseptic services, ensuring they are sustainable and responsive to changing patient and organisational needs. Provide senior leadership for service delivery and operational performance, balancing quality, capacity, efficiency and patient need. Leadworkforce planning, development and performance, supporting a skilled, resilient and high-performing technical services workforce. Take responsibility for the effective management of resources and financial performance across the portfolio. Provideexpert professional advice on aseptic preparation and technical pharmacy services, supporting safe and effective decision-making. Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Directorate, working collaboratively with senior pharmacy, clinical and corporate colleagues. Support the delivery of major service improvement and transformation programmes, ensuring technical services are positioned to meet future requirements. Exercise the senior professional responsibilities and delegated authority associated with the post, including deputising for the Chief Pharmacist where required.