Job overview

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for healthcare and digital innovation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Systems Manager to join our friendly and supportive team at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust.  

In this key role, you will be responsible for the strategic development and operational management of IT systems across our pharmacy directorate, ensuring they meet national standards and regulatory requirements. You will lead on systems development, project management, and digital transformation, working across the RUH.

We are looking for someone who is:  
✔ Skilled in IT system management, ideally within healthcare or pharmacy  
✔ Experienced in leading projects and driving digital innovation  
✔ Committed to compliance, data integrity, and operational excellence  
✔ A great team player with a passion for improving patient care  

At the RUH, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive culture. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values well-being, personal development, and professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on healthcare services while advancing your career in a dynamic and rewarding environment.  

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Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the strategic development and operational management of IT systems for the Pharmacy Directorate across Royal United Hospitals NHS Trust (RUH) all hospital sites and ensuring compliance with national standards and statutes. The post holder will have directorate-wide responsibility for developing policies and procedures relating to IT systems including, but not limited to, systems management, information management, project management and systems development.  

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.