Lead Pharmacist - Digital

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to lead the Digital Medicines strategy. This role involves overseeing the implementation of electronic medicines management technology, ensuring safe practices, and collaborating with various teams to enhance patient care. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services while supporting digital initiatives that optimize medicines management. Join a forward-thinking organization that values staff development and offers a supportive working environment, along with NHS discounts and generous leave. Make a significant impact on healthcare delivery in North London.

Benefits

NHS Discounts

Generous annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with experience in digital pharmacy systems.
• Project management and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Trust Digital Medicines strategy.
• Act as system manager for the electronic prescribing system.

Skills

Digital pharmacy systems knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Education

Registered pharmacist

Job description

Job summary

o To be responsible for the delivery of the Trust Digital Medicines strategy ensuring the implementation of medicines management technology in a safe and controlled manner.

o To lead on core areas of the strategy as defined and to assist in the implementation and development of electronic medicines management in conjunction with the Digital Medicines project manager and the project team.

o To act as system manager for the electronic prescribing and medicines management system.

o To work closely with the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Team and Digital Programme team to provide Pharmacist oversight and authority to all digital initiatives that impact medicines optimisation.

o To liaise with internal and external staff to support an effective prescribing, dispensing, administration and supply service.

o To provide a consistently high level of pharmaceutical service in line with Trust objectives and NHS Plan.

Main duties of the job

Please see details of main duties for the post in the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people.

Our Five-Year Strategy:

1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home.
2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all.
3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care.
4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology.

Why NLFT?

• We develop and retain our staff through leadership behaviours and managers programme and many more opportunities.
• We promote flexible working and support staff with a range of health and wellbeing initiatives.
• NHS Discounts, generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme.
• Excellent internal staff network.

The post holder will be aligned with our Values:

• We Are Kind
• We Are Respectful
• We Work Together
• We Keep Things Simple
• We Empower
• We Are Proudly Diverse

In order to meet the needs of the Trust, you may be required from time to time to work at different locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington. The Trust reserves the right to require staff to work at other locations as considered reasonable and necessary, on a temporary or permanent basis.

Date posted: 24 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8b

Salary: £70,387 to £80,465 a year per annum

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 1 year

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 455-CANDI-1296

Job locations: St Pancras Hospital, 4 St Pancras Way, London, NW10PE

Job description

Details of the job responsibilities are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered pharmacist

• Desirable: Years of NHS experience

Experience

• Essential: Digital pharmacy systems knowledge and experience

• Desirable: Formal qualification relating to digital systems

• Essential: Project management and leadership

• Desirable: Formal qualification in project management or leadership

Additional requirements include DBS check, UK registration, and sponsorship considerations, detailed in the original description.