Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join the Hospital Pharmacy team as Lead Pharmacist, Controlled Drugs within the major health facility on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.
This post will impact on practice relating to management of CDs in all specialities across Guernsey.

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist you will;
- provide professional advice and expertise to the Accountable Officer (Chief Pharmacist) and associated team.


- ensure the delivery of the Accountable Officer’s responsibilities in relation to the safe management of controlled drugs.
- deputise for the Accountable Officer when required. 

You will liaise with;
- Prescribing Support Unit Pharmacists, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Associate Director for Pharmacy, Head and Lead Pharmacy Technicians and all other Pharmacy staff. 
- Controlled Drug Licensing Officers 
- Management staff, external agencies, patient groups, Pharmaceutical Industry. 
- Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy staff in primary and secondary care. 
- Members of the MDAG (Medicines Drug Advisory Group) 

Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.


The Guernsey Band 8A salary range from 1st Jan is £70,723 to £84,752 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.

The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000.

It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St.

Peter's Port, the island's capital.

This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.


Their Pharmacy Services provides an excellent service, supported by modern equipment and Pharmacists and other Healthcare Professionals recruited to a very high standard.

Person requirements:
Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.
At least three years UK post-registration practice experience, including specific Controlled Drug experience 
A broad knowledge base of the legal, ethical and clinical implications of CD use 
Evidence of engagement with and participation in clinical governance 
Experienced in Clinical Audit.
Completion of, or willingness to complete an appropriate post-graduate qualification
Completion of, or willingness to complete a non-medical Prescriber qualification 

The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- An ongoing annual bonus of £1,605
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT
- A relocation payment of £5,000

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- On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation

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- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.


*Full T&C in relocation directive

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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.