Advanced Pharmacist Medicines Optimisation and Governance

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking an experienced Advanced Pharmacist for Medicines Optimisation and Governance. In this part-time position, you will lead key pharmacy projects, ensuring compliance with national guidelines while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate holds an MPharm degree and is registered with GPhC. The position offers a salary between £55,690 to £62,682 annually, on a permanent basis.

Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist.
• Evident recent continuing professional development.
• Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacy and medicines optimisation projects.
• Lead the Medicines Management Committee for policy updates.
• Serve as the pharmacy lead for Patient Group Directions.

Skills

Experience in medicines management processes

Effective communication

Data collection and analysis

Mentoring and tutoring

Education

MPharm degree or equivalent

Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy

Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist

Job description

Position Overview

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and self‑motivated Pharmacist to join the team as Advanced Pharmacist Medicines Optimisation and Governance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a wide range of stakeholders in health and care to deliver pharmacy and medicines optimisation projects.
• Lead the Medicines Management Committee to ensure the work plan is delivered efficiently and medicines management policies, guidelines and protocols are reviewed, updated and monitored.
• Serve as the pharmacy lead for Patient Group Directions (PGDs), ensuring national standards and NICE guidance are met.
• Lead medicine‑related audits, including POMH, national audits and internal trust audits, and act as the AMaT superuser for the pharmacy department.
• Deliver medicines management related projects to advance the medicines management strategy and optimisation agenda.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Registered with GPhC as a Pharmacist.
• Evident recent continuing professional development.
• MPharm degree or equivalent pharmacy qualification.
• Post‑graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Essential Experience

• Post‑registration experience within the NHS care setting.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in data collection, analysis and report writing, including analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience teaching, mentoring and tutoring.
• Effective communication and relationship‑building at all levels.
• Understanding of medicines management processes and experience developing and implementing policies.
• Experience planning, implementing, analysing, reporting and changing practice through audit.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of current national quality and patient safety improvement priorities relevant to medicines.
• Management qualification relevant to the NHS.
• Experience in a variety of settings (primary care, secondary, community, health and justice) and/or a leadership role.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Job Details

Posted: 23 October 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part‑time

Location: Berrywood Hospital, Duston, Northamptonshire, NN5 6UD

Reference: 270‑TG311‑CORP‑C

Employer: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/)