Band 8a/8b – Pharmacist (Medicines Safety Officer) – Batley

Pulsejobs.com; West Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Pharmacist for the role of Medicines Safety Officer in Batley, West Yorkshire. This position offers flexible working arrangements, primarily remote, for an experienced professional who will oversee critical medicines safety functions, policy development, and training. Ideal candidates must possess GPhC registration with verified NHS experience, ensuring the highest standards in patient safety and care.

Qualifications

• Experience in medicines safety and governance or clinical pharmacy is essential.
• NHS experience is mandatory.
• Desirable: experience in policy development and training delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support the organisation in medicines safety functions including policy writing.
• Conduct incident investigation and deliver training.
• Contribute to the implementation of medicines safety strategies.

Skills

Medicines safety

Policy development

Incident investigation

Training delivery

Data analysis

Education

GPhC registration as a Pharmacist

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist (Medicines Safety Officer)
Banding:Band 8a/8b
Location:Batley, West Yorkshire
Start:ASAP
Duration: 3 – 4 months
Rate: £34.00 – £40.00 per hour
Working hours:3 days per week, mainly remote (occasional on-site visits required)

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Pharmacist to join our client’s team as a Medicines Safety Officer on an interim basis. This Band 8a/8b role offers flexible working hours and is primarily remote, with occasional travel to services across West Yorkshire for training or service visits.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the organisation in a range of medicines safety functions, including policy writing, incident investigation, training delivery, and interpreting medication safety data. You will contribute to the development and implementation of medicines safety strategies, promote a culture of continuous improvement, and provide expert advice to clinical teams. The role is adaptable to the strengths of the successful candidate, allowing for a focus on specific areas such as governance, education, or data analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:

• GPhC registration as a Pharmacist
• NHS experience is essential
• Experience in medicines safety, governance, or clinical pharmacy
• Experience in policy development, training delivery, or incident investigation (desirable)

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