Advanced Pharmacist – Governance and Medicines Management

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Pharmacist specialized in Medication Safety to join their multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will lead investigations, manage clinical guidelines, and oversee the Pharmacy Audit programme. Candidates must be registered as a pharmacist and have completed a relevant postgraduate diploma. Effective communication and the ability to work in a team are essential. Opportunities for professional development and training will be provided, along with the flexibility to participate in weekend work and possible on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience in audit, investigations, and risk management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various staff groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations and identify implementation of learning from incidents.
• Support updating and development of clinical guidelines.
• Oversee and coordinate the Pharmacy Audit programme.

Skills

Knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Tools

InPhase

Job description

A Vacancy – Pharmacist, Medication Safety

We are looking for a Pharmacist who wants to enhance their skills in medication safety. The role will be working alongside the current multidisciplinary Medication Safety Team.

As a key member of the Team, you will:

• Lead investigations and the identification & implementation of learning from incidents, strengthening your skills with the use of InPhase and attendance at events like After Action Reviews.
• Support the management, updating and development of clinical guidelines.
• Take a lead on overseeing and coordinating the Pharmacy Audit programme.
• Gain experience of responding to Patient Safety Alerts, including opportunities to take the lead on action planning.

You will have the opportunity to work with both Trust and Primary Care colleagues, attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the medicine management agenda and its development.

You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferable experience. Being a registered non‑medical prescriber is desirable.

Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.

The role will include participation in weekend working and may involve on‑call commitment.

Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and ideally experience of audit, investigations and risk management. Individuals must communicate effectively with a wide range of staff groups at all levels.

The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, align their values with those of the organisation, and work as part of a team with a "can do" positive attitude.

Key Points

• Supporting the Medication Safety Officer in setting the strategic direction for the Medication Safety Team.
• Overseeing and monitoring the development and maintenance of medicines‑related policies and guidelines.
• Managing and coordinating the annual Pharmacy audit plan.

Advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.