Please note that the successful candidate must be available to commence in post from February 2025 - specific date to be agreed*Due to retirement of the current post holder an exciting opportunity has arisen for an interim Chief Pharmacist within Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will work as an integrated member of the pharmacy team and will provide senior leadership for Medicines Management, ensuring the Trust-wide delivery of safe, effective and efficient Medicines Optimisation.The post holder will be responsible for Trust wide pharmacy services and must be strategic in developing innovative services whilst upholding statutory requirements related to the safe and effective running of our pharmacy services.Act as professional head of service for Pharmacy services to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust.Responsible for all people and financial resources in the main Trust pharmacy service and advise on management of other pharmacies through service leads and operational managers.Act as lead for the Trust on Medicines Optimisation and provide expert interpretation to the Board and Senior Managers on all Medicines Optimisation issues to ensure compliance with all legislative, governance and operational aspects of Medicines Optimisation.To work with partnership organisations on the development of joint Medicines Optimisation strategies in the local health system.Contribute to various groups and committees in the Trust such as the Pharmacological Therapies Committee, Clinical Governance Committee, Medicines Safety Group.To manage and maintain the Pharmacy budget and resources.To represent the Trust on external medicines related groups or committeesTo support the Accountable Officer for Controlled Drugs for the Trust in the management of controlled drugs across BSMHFTTo implement the Trust Medicines Optimisation strategy and work plan and other medicines optimisation projects eg Digital medicines workWelcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Fabida Aria Job title: Executive Medical Director Email address: fabida.aria@nhs.net Telephone number: 07812 260715To Arrange An Informal Discussion Please ContactNicola RaybouldPersonal Assistant to Dr Fabida AriaTel: 07812 260715











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