Pharmacist Lead
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Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited Pharmacist Lead
The closing date is 27 November 2026
Job summary
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services.
As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities.
You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts.
Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
Main duties of the job
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services.
As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities.
You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts.
Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
About us
Ramsay Health Care offers high-quality private healthcare across Australia, the UK and Europe. With a reputation built on "People Caring for People," we are committed to advancing medical excellence and providing outstanding patient experiences. Every year, millions of patients put their trust in Ramsay, confident in our ability to deliver exceptional care with outstanding clinical outcomes.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
JR17702
Job locations
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Middlesbrough
England
TS12AY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services.
As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities.
You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts.
Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
What you'll bring with you:
- Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Experience in leading pharmacy services or staff
- Strong understanding of medicines governance and safety
- Ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Desirable:
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Experience as Pharmacy Manager deputy
- Service development and quality improvement experience
Why Join us?
Health, Wellbeing & Financial
Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Work-Life Balance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.
Career Development
Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.
Lifestyle Benefits
Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered Pharmacist, you will support medicines optimisation and ensure safe, effective use of medicines throughout the patient journey. Collaborating with consultants, nursing teams, and pharmacy colleagues, you will contribute to high-quality patient-centred care and the development of pharmacy services.
As a member of the hospital leadership team, you will manage pharmacy services, ensuring efficient medicine management across Tees Valley Hospital. You will oversee medicines optimisation from pre-operative assessment to discharge, including medication review and prescribing activities.
You will lead pharmacy staff in procurement, stock management, and dispensing, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. Your role includes supporting audits, medication incident investigations, and implementing safety alerts.
Developing colleagues and promoting medicines-related education will be key. You will drive service development, support new therapies, and contribute to clinical governance. As a strong communicator and visible leader, you will champion patient care and ensure outstanding outcomes for patients and clinicians.
What you'll bring with you:
- Registered Pharmacist with GPhC
- Experience in leading pharmacy services or staff
- Strong understanding of medicines governance and safety
- Ability to build relationships with healthcare professionals
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Desirable:
- Independent Prescriber qualification
- Experience as Pharmacy Manager deputy
- Service development and quality improvement experience
Why Join us?
Health, Wellbeing & Financial
Private medical cover (option to add family), discounted Bupa dental, life assurance (3x salary), private pension with up to 5% employer match, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Work-Life Balance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave, flexible working where possible, enhanced family leave, and volunteer leave.
Career Development
Ongoing training and development through the Ramsay Academy, plus colleague recognition programmes.
Lifestyle Benefits
Employee discounts platform, Cycle2Work scheme, subsidised staff restaurant and free on-site parking where available.
Person Specification
Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body
Essential
- Clinical Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Registration
Relevant Membership to Affiliated Body
Essential
- Clinical Registration
Desirable
- Clinical Registration
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Middlesbrough
England
TS12AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
Address
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Middlesbrough
England
TS12AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Check with recruitment team
+4402078472850
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
JR17702
Job locations
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Middlesbrough
England
TS12AY
United Kingdom
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