Lead Medicines Information, Formulary and Pathways Pharmacist

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the UK is seeking a dynamic individual for the role of Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Information. The successful candidate will develop and manage the Medicines Information service, provide clinical and scientific advice, and represent the Trust in various committees. Strong experience in clinical pharmacy and a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy are essential. This role offers an opportunity to support a high-performance organization dedicated to improving community health services.

Benefits

Comprehensive health services

Support for professional development

Inclusive workplace environment

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical pharmacist with a substantial track record providing Medicines Information services.
• Extensive experience providing clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the medicines information service, including the Patient Helpline.
• Undertake core enquiry answering service providing professional, clinical and scientific information.
• Manage rotational band 6/7 pharmacists and provide training.
• Maintain computerized database for medicines information enquiries.
• Attend UKMI conferences and collaborate with regional MI centres.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to influence staff

Time management

Clinical pharmacy experience

Education

Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to join our senior team, who is keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward. You will have excellent organisational and people skills and the ability to work with and influence staff within the Trust and across Northeast London ICS. The post holder will be a key member of senior Pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality Medicines Information service to clinical staff and patients, whilst developing effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary setting both at the Trust and the wider North East London ICS. In addition to being the lead for MI, they will represent Homerton at the Northeast London Formulary and Pathways Group (NELFPG) and they will be the secretary of the Trust's Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC). The role will be central to ensuring the rapid and efficient implementation of the latest evidence-based guidelines across the Trust for the benefit of patients.

• To develop and manage the medicines information service, including the Patient Helpline, at HUHFT and to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and well-regarded service
• To undertake core enquiry answering service providing professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to a range of healthcare professionals and patients where appropriate
• To manage rotational band 6/7 pharmacists, provide in-depth medicines information training, set objectives and undertake appraisals
• To maintain the computerised database (Mi Databank) for all medicines information enquiries, and to ensure record keeping complies with legal requirements, and professional standards
• To ensure that workload statistics for medicines information are recorded accurately so that the anticipated demands on the service are highlighted and proactively managed
• To attend UKMI conferences and collaborate with the regional MI centre and UKMi in quality assurance programs, including internal and external audits, user satisfaction surveys and collection of data for benchmarking exercises
• To lead and co-ordinate MHRA drug recalls at HUHFT, including appraising drug shortages and recommending alternative drug supplies.
• It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced clinical pharmacist with a substantial track record providing Medicines Information services, excellent time management skills, a proven ability to introduce new drugs into a formulary and extensive experience providing clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting. They will have successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or have equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of “Outstanding” from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.