Lead Pharmacist

Lead Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacy Operations (Band 8c)

Job Title: Lead Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacy Department Operations

Location: Bangor Hospital (Ysbyty Gwynedd) LL57 2PW

Contract Type: Locum

Salary: £41-£45 per hour

About You:

Are you an experienced senior pharmacist ready to step into a high‑impact leadership role? We are seeking a confident, strategic and forward‑thinking Lead Pharmacist (Band 8c) to oversee hospital pharmacy operations across a major acute site within BCUHB.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading large teams, shaping service strategy, driving governance and quality, and influencing senior stakeholders across clinical and corporate services. You'll be the professional lead for hospital pharmacy operations - ensuring safe, effective and modernised medicines management across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional leadership, development and management of the hospital pharmacy service

• Lead on expert pharmaceutical advice, including medicines legislation, emergency planning and procurement
• Oversee clinical governance, patient safety and quality, ensuring compliance with national standards
• Lead and manage senior pharmacy staff, including job planning, appraisals, performance management and workforce development
• Oversee operational delivery of hospital pharmacy services, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant medicines management
• Support training, education and competency development for pharmacists, technicians and trainees
• Lead on incident learning, safety improvement and risk reduction within pharmacy services

Essential Qualifications:

We are looking for a senior pharmacist with:

• GPhC registration as a Registered Pharmacist

• Master's degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent)
• Significant senior management experience within hospital pharmacy
• Evidence of leading service development, governance and performance improvement
• Strong operational leadership skills with the ability to influence at senior level

Benefits:

• Senior leadership role within one of Wales' largest Health Boards

• Opportunity to shape and modernise hospital pharmacy services
• Work closely with Chief Pharmacist, Assistant Directors and senior clinical leaders
• Excellent CPD, leadership development and progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements considered
• Supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking pharmacy leadership team

Why Choose Us:

We are a friendly, responsive and highly supportive recruitment team committed to matching you with roles that offer both professional challenge and work‑life balance. You'll have access to ongoing support, regular check‑ins and a dedicated consultant who understands the complexities of senior pharmacy appointments.

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the form below and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV. Or email nicole.keogh@medacs.com