Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager

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The closing date is 04 February 2026

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager (Band 8c) to lead and develop high-quality clinical pharmacy services at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Based at Leighton Hospital, this senior leadership role is pivotal to the delivery of safe, effective and innovative pharmaceutical care across the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for the strategic development, governance and operational management of clinical pharmacy services, working closely with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy to support the overall delivery of pharmacy services. You will lead a team of clinical pharmacists and technicians, acting as a role model for professional practice, service improvement and multidisciplinary working.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape medicines optimisation, clinical governance, digital medicines systems and workforce development, while providing highly specialist clinical pharmacy input to defined clinical areas. The successful candidate will be an experienced hospital pharmacist with strong leadership, clinical expertise and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

The post holder will lead and manage all aspects of clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, including service planning, design and workload allocation to wards and departments. You will oversee in formulary management and medicines optimisation, contributing to and supporting the Trust Drugs and Therapeutics Group.

You will ensure effective medicines reconciliation, clinical review and handover processes are in place and monitored, and will support the development of non-medical prescribing within clinical services. Working collaboratively with primary care, the ICB and internal stakeholders, you will promote effective communication and integrated patient care.

As a senior member of the pharmacy management team, you will contribute to strategic planning, governance and resource management, including non-pay budgets and drug expenditure reporting. You will provide highly specialist clinical pharmacy input to designated clinical areas and participate in the pharmacy on-call rota.

The role includes responsibility for clinical pharmacy governance, risk management, incident review, audit, education and workforce development, ensuring compliance with professional, statutory and Trust requirements.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.

With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area s largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System. As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we re reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future.

Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Provide senior leadership for all clinical pharmacy services across the Trust, ensuring delivery of safe, effective and high-quality pharmaceutical care.

Hold managerial responsibility for clinical pharmacy and…