Principal Pharmacist Medicines Optimisation & Governance

Main area Pharmacy Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Permanent: Late nights, weekend, On-Call Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 370-CSS8BPHA-1470

Employer North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Warrington, Halton, Community Town Warrington Salary £66,582 - £77,368 PA Salary period Yearly Closing 17/06/ :59 Interview date 29/06/2026

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Job overview

The Principal Pharmacist – Medicines Optimisation & Governance provides strategic leadership for medicines optimisation, safety, governance, and digital pharmacy services across the Trust.

Working as part of the senior pharmacy leadership team, the postholder oversees the safe and effective delivery of clinical pharmacy services, leads medicines safety and governance initiatives, and drives innovation.

They are responsible for ensuring high-quality, cost-effective use of medicines, managing risk, supporting workforce development, and pro...