The Associate Director of Pharmacy (North) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for pharmacy services across the Northern locality of the Trust, including North Devon District Hospital and associated community services.You will:Oversee the safe and effective use of medicines in line with national standards and local policies.Provide professional leadership to pharmacy staff, ensuring a culture of quality improvement and excellence.Support the delivery of Trust-wide pharmacy strategy and integration following the merger of services across the Royal Devon.Work collaboratively with senior clinical and operational leaders to ensure pharmacy services are fully aligned with organisational priorities.About the RoleFor more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced pharmacy leader to join our team as Associate Director of Pharmacy – North.Based at North Devon District Hospital in Barnstaple, you will play a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective, and innovative pharmacy services across the Northern area of the Trust.As a senior member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Pharmacy leadership team, you will work closely with the Chief Pharmacist, Senior Pharmacy Team, Care Group leadership team, clinical colleagues and managers to ensure high standards of clinical governance, medicines optimisation, and operational delivery.This role is Band 8C and offers an exciting opportunity for a future aspiring Chief Pharmacist to develop their skills in a smaller department while being supported by an experienced leadership team. You will lead and support the North Devon team through integration and service development to improve patient outcomes.Key responsibilitiesLeadership & Strategy:Develop and implement pharmacy strategies for the Northern locality in alignment with the Trust’s overall objectives.Provide expert advice to the Trust Board, senior managers, and clinical teams on medicines management and regulatory compliance.Lead on service redesign and innovation to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes.Operational Management:Manage and oversee pharmacy operations across hospital and community settings, ensuring efficient use of resources.Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and professional standards, including medicines governance and controlled drug regulations.Lead on workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and staff development.Clinical Governance:Ensure systems are in place to monitor the safe prescribing, dispensing, and administration of medicines.Lead on medicines safety and incident investigations, working closely with governance and quality teams.Financial Accountability:Oversee pharmacy budgets and deliver cost-effective medicines use while maintaining high standards of care.Provide leadership on formulary management, medicines optimisation, and cost-improvement initiatives.This is a highly visible senior leadership role, providing the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy services in North Devon.Royal Devon is committed to integrating hospital and community care, and pharmacy is at the forefront of this transformation. You will be expected to:Work across organisational boundaries to support integrated care systems (ICS) and partnerships with primary care, community services, and local commissioners.Develop and support advanced clinical pharmacy services, including consultant pharmacist roles and specialist pathways.Lead major change programmes, including digital innovations such as electronic prescribing and medicines administration (EPMA).Represent pharmacy at Trust-level committees, external networks, and national forums.If you are relocating to North Devon for this role, we can offer either an annual accommodation allowance or a relocation allowance (the former for those renting a property and the latter for those buying a property).Weekly Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Monday to FridayInterview Date: Thursday 13th November 2025For further information please contact: Tracey Foss, Chief Pharmacist on tracey.foss@nhs.net or 01392 406039As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.About UsStretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out moreIt has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.Salary Band 8C: £76,965 - £88,682 per annum pro rataFrequency AnnualVacancy Reference 185-1421-11653Contract Type PermanentClosing Date 31 October, 2025Job Category PharmacyStaff Group Additional Professional Scientific and Technical #J-18808-Ljbffr