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Lead Pharmacist - Surgery, Theatres and Critical Care

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust · Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ

Salary
£57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.
Location
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ

Lead Pharmacist - Surgery, Theatres and Critical Care role at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ. Salary: £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.

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Job description

What you'll be doing: - Leadership : Take charge of a skilled and dedicated team delivering clinical pharmacy services across Surgery, Theatres and Critical Care, ensuring excellence and consistency in patient care.

- Specialist Critical Care Practice: Provide expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients, acting as the lead pharmacist for Critical Care. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, support complex clinical decision-making, and ensure the safe, effective and evidence-based management of medicines within critical care services.- Strategic Impact : Contribute to the delivery of the departments strategic objectives, supporting innovation and service development during this key period.

- Patient-Centred Care :Ensure services remain safe, efficient, and effective, with a strong focus on optimising outcomes for patients across surgical and critical care pathways.

- Collaboration and Influence :Build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams both within and outside the organisation to influence and drive improvements across the Trust.

- Education and Development: Support the training, supervision and development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a respected service while gaining valuable leadership experience within a supportive, innovative environment. Youll be joining a department committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient care.

Please view full job description attached for full details of role.

Job description

What you'll be doing: - Leadership : Take charge of a skilled and dedicated team delivering clinical pharmacy services across Surgery, Theatres and Critical Care, ensuring excellence and consistency in patient care.

- Specialist Critical Care Practice: Provide expert pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients, acting as the lead pharmacist for Critical Care. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines use, support complex clinical decision-making, and ensure the safe, effective and evidence-based management of medicines within critical care services.- Strategic Impact : Contribute to the delivery of the departments strategic objectives, supporting innovation and service development during this key period.

- Patient-Centred Care :Ensure services remain safe, efficient, and effective, with a strong focus on optimising outcomes for patients across surgical and critical care pathways.

- Collaboration and Influence :Build strong working relationships with multidisciplinary teams both within and outside the organisation to influence and drive improvements across the Trust.

- Education and Development: Support the training, supervision and development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other healthcare professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape a respected service while gaining valuable leadership experience within a supportive, innovative environment. Youll be joining a department committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement in patient care.

Please view full job description attached for full details of role.

Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.

About this pharmacist role in Bury St Edmunds

This is a pharmacist vacancy at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, based in Bury St Edmunds. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacist roles in Bury St Edmunds, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.

What does a pharmacist earn across the UK?

Based on 136 PharmSee-tracked pharmacist salaries across the UK, the median is £56,109 — most roles fall between £50,945 and £59,186. See the full pharmacist salary guide →

pharmacist jobs and salary in Bury St Edmunds

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Bury St Edmunds across all major UK chains and NHS sources. Bury St Edmunds's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.

More roles at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust has 2 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Bury St Edmunds?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is £57528.00 to £64750.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Bury St Edmunds varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Bury St Edmunds?

PharmSee is currently tracking 5 active pharmacy vacancies in Bury St Edmunds across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Bury St Edmunds pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

How do I apply for this role?

Applications are handled directly by the employer via NhsJobs. Use the Apply button above — you will be taken to the original listing to complete your application. PharmSee is not involved in the hiring decision.

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