Superintendent Pharmacist

A new pharmacy supply and dispensing provision is being created to service wards and community services at RDaSH. This has created the opportunity to build a new team to make it happen. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up: shaping a modern, efficient, and patient-focused pharmacy service that directly supports the care delivered across our hospitals and community teams.

We're creating a dedicated dispensary hub at our Tickhill Road site in Doncaster to improve access to medicines, enhance patient experience, and strengthen resilience across our supply chain. You'll be joining a forward-thinking team that values innovation, professional growth, and collaboration which will enable you to play a key role in improving how patients receive their medication.

Looking ahead, the Trust intends to establish a wholly owned subsidiary by 2027 to take this service to the next level. Initially you will be employed by Flourish Enterprises and will be transferred to the new subsidiary on the same terms & conditions, once the business has been registered. Over time the business may expand into new markets such as community pharmacy and care home services, creating even more opportunities for career development and innovation.

If you are passionate about making a difference, helping to design and deliver a pharmacy service that puts patients and professionals first and want to be part of an ambitious journey from day one we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As Superintendent Pharmacist and Managing Director you will lead the design, launch and ongoing delivery of a high quality pharmacy supply and dispensing service supporting inpatient wards and community services across RDaSH. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for patient safety and regulatory compliance. You will also be responsible for service excellence while shaping a commercially sustainable operation that enhances access to medicines and improves patient experience.

You will provide clear professional and clinical leadership to a newly formed pharmacy team by setting standards and building capability as well as establishing safe and efficient ways of working from day one. Alongside your clinical accountability as Superintendent Pharmacist you will oversee:

• Operational performance
• Workforce planning
• Financial management and governance, ensuring services meet national standards and deliver tangible benefits for patients and clinicians

Looking to the future you will play a pivotal role in developing the Trust's wholly owned pharmacy subsidiary. You will influence strategy and identify opportunities for growth and helping position the service for expansion into new markets. Success in this role means delivering a trusted and resilient pharmacy operation that combines clinical excellence with innovation and strong leadership with a clear focus on patient-centred care.

About us

Flourish Enterprises is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company. Based in Woodfield Park, Doncaster we operate out of St Catherines House which is a historic grade II listed building. St Catherines House hosts:

- an events and conference centre

- Cafe Flourish

- private businesses

- The Walled Garden which is a garden centre and visitor destination

Alongside and in conjunction with these business units Flourish Enterprises provide the Vocational Pathway Programme. This programme supports individuals back into the workplace through volunteering or education by providing key skills and experiences. Flourish Enterprises also operates Woodfield24 which is a domiciliary care service delivering end of life care throughout the Doncaster borough.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.

Person Specification Knowledge and Skills

• Broad and in-depth knowledge of healthcare policy issues, particularly with respect to community pharmacy services.
• Understanding of Primary and Secondary Care prescribing issues.
• Extensive knowledge of the legislation and guidance relating to management of medicines, particularly of Controlled Drugs.
• Ability to apply expert pharmaceutical skills and knowledge for the benefit of patients.
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships and gain the cooperation of senior managers and clinical staff.
• Management skills, IT systems, HR policy, financial good practice, commercial acumen, delivering training.
• Communication and interpersonal skills. Effective work with other disciplines.
• Able to deal with difficult conflicts between patients and/or healthcare colleagues.
• Able to balance conflicting priorities.
• Able to analyse situations, demonstrate clear thinking, make and defend decisions/judgements.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Proven ability to communicate effectively across professional boundaries.
• Proven ability to influence others over whom no direct management control exists.
• Initiative and ability to prioritise effectively, good time management.
• Keyboard skills, ability to use basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven project management.
• Demonstrable leadership, vision, enthusiasm, and innovation and ability to manage budgets.

Experience

• Significant experience working as a qualified pharmacist.
• Experience of developing a business or organisation and the staff team.
• Experience of NHS drug procurement and commissioning.
• High degree of self-motivation, organise and prioritise own work and develop ideas into practice.
• Pragmatic, methodical, systematic and resilient.
• Management of diverse teams. Preparation of reports and presentations to peers.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Masters Degree (or equivalent).
• Registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Significant experience in community pharmacy management and/or hospital pharmacy dispensary services.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy or substantial experience of high-level practice in a clinical role.

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.