Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Governance and Medicines Safety (Band 8b)

Job summaryLead Pharmacist, Clinical Governance and Medicines SafetyAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated pharmacist to join Airedale NHS Foundation Trust as Lead Pharmacist for Clinical Governance and Medicines Safety. This senior role will provide professional leadership for medicines safety, clinical governance, medicines information and medicines-related assurance across the Trust. The post holder will work closely with pharmacy, medical, nursing, operational and corporate colleagues to reduce medicines-related harm, strengthen governance processes and support safe, effective medicines optimisation for patients. Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will lead the Trust-wide medication safety agenda, support the Medication Safety Officer function, oversee medicines-related risk and assurance processes, and contribute to the development and implementation of medicines policies, procedures, PGDs and PSDs.The role also includes oversight of the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, formulary processes, support for Controlled Drug governance, and collaboration with clinical, operational and corporate teams to improve medicines safety. The post holder will also provide senior clinical pharmacy input, contribute to incident investigation and organisational learning, support audit and service evaluation, and help develop education and training linked to medicines safety, clinical governance and medicines optimisation. About usWe are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:Cycle to WorkTravel SchemeChildcare Vouchers with Salary SacrificeOnsite NurseryBuying and Selling Annual LeaveCar LeasingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Health and WellbeingExtensive Reward SchemeCounselling ServiceFinancial packages including Vivup and WagestreamStaff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network. Our values:We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:Committed to Quality of CareCompassionWorking together for patientsImproving LivesEveryone CountsRespect and DignityGot questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. DetailsDate posted24 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8bSalary

• 66,582 to 77,368 a year
• pro rata per annum
• ContractPermanentWorking pattern
• Full-time,
• Part-time,
• Flexible working

Reference number423-8232377Job locationsAiredale General HospitalSkipton Road, SteetonKeighleyBD20 6TDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFull and detailed job description, responsibilities and person specification for this role is available within the attached job description. For further information about this role please contact Lucy Hennessy (Chief Pharmacist) - lucy.hennessy@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilitiesFull and detailed job description, responsibilities and person specification for this role is available within the attached job description. For further information about this role please contact Lucy Hennessy (Chief Pharmacist) - lucy.hennessy@nhs.netPerson Specification

• Qualifications and experience
• EssentialRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalentDesirableIndependent prescribing qualification
• Experience
• EssentialEvidence of ability to exercise strategic vision in the formulary or commissioning processesEvidence of experience in clinical governance and/or medicines safety arena

Person Specification

• Qualifications and experience
• EssentialRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilPostgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalentDesirableIndependent prescribing qualification
• Experience

EssentialEvidence of ability to exercise strategic vision in the formulary or commissioning processesEvidence of experience in clinical governance and/or medicines safety arenaDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).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 CheckThis 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameAiredale NHS Foundation TrustAddressAiredale General HospitalSkipton Road, SteetonKeighleyBD20 6TDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameAiredale NHS Foundation TrustAddressAiredale General HospitalSkipton Road, SteetonKeighleyBD20 6TDUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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