Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Inpatient, Specialist and Secure Services
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £79,504 - £91,609 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 3AG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking a highly experienced pharmacist with excellent leadership skills to join our senior pharmacy management team as Deputy Chief Pharmacist. You will lead on the provision of pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to mental health services, and work closely and collaboratively with the lead pharmacists within community health services.
Ideally you will have a track record in a similarly complex position at a senior level managing the delivery of operational services, and have a background in mental health services.
As Deputy Chief Pharmacist you will represent the service at the highest levels within the Trust, deputising for the Director of Pharmacy at Trustwide and external meetings.
You should be able to work on your own initiative as well as within a larger team, and will be supported by the wider Trust pharmacy team. Central to the role is modelling good clinical practice to our ward pharmacists and technicians and inspiring them to perform to their best.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who demonstrates the values of the Trust and who through their previous experience is in a position to support the Director of Pharmacy in overseeing day-to-day operations and shaping our team for the future.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for the detailed outline of the job requirements.
This advert closes on Friday 11 Sep 2026
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