Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a lead Pharmacist to head the Medicines Information Service from the Frimley site. The role involves delivering expert advice to staff, patients and other Trusts, while developing MI services in line with UKMi standards.

You will manage a small MI team, supervise staff, train pre-registration pharmacists and rotational pharmacists, and ensure high-quality information provision and governance across the department.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree and GPhC registration are essential.
• Postgraduate clinical diploma or equivalent required.
• Independent prescriber or intent to become one is required.
• Evidence of CPD and professional memberships encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and deliver the Medicines Information Service, meeting UKMi standards.
• Provide patient-specific advice on complex enquiries.
• Lead the Patient Medicine Helpline and staff development.
• Document enquiries using MiDatabank and maintain up-to-date resources.
• Develop policies, procedures and QA activities within MI Department.
• Train trainee pharmacists and pre-registration staff in MI rotation.

Skills

Applied clinical knowledge

Adaptability

Research interest

Education

Masters level Pharmacy degree

GPhC registration

Postgraduate clinical diploma

Independent prescriber (or intent)

CPD

Royal College of Pharmacy membership

UKCPA membership

Formal management qualification

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a lead Pharmacist to head the Medicines Information Service from the Frimley site. The role involves delivering expert advice to staff, patients and other Trusts, while developing MI services in line with UKMi standards.

You will manage a small MI team, supervise staff, train pre-registration pharmacists and rotational pharmacists, and ensure high-quality information provision and governance across the department.