Lead Pharmacist: Medicines Information & Formulary Leadership

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford, Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites a Lead Pharmacist to lead the Medicines Information Service and the Medicines Use, Safety, Governance and Quality team. You will oversee the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee across BHFT and ICs, providing expert information and strategic direction for formulary and commissioning decisions.

The role requires innovation in cost-effective medicines use, high level clinical advisory skills, and the ability to lead collaborations with clinicians,

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with GMC
• Experience leading Medicines Information services
• Experience with formulary development and governance

Responsibilities

• Lead the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and formulary processes across BHFT
• Provide high quality Medicines Information support to clinicians and patients
• Support cost effective medicines use and participate in cost improvement initiatives
• Lead on high cost drug engagement and working with ICS/commissioners
• Train and develop pharmacy staff and coordinate with clinical service lines

Skills

Medicines info lead

Formulary management

Cost improvement

Clinical governance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

GMC-registered Pharmacist

Tools

UKMi guidelines

NHS formulary systems

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites a Lead Pharmacist to lead the Medicines Information Service and the Medicines Use, Safety, Governance and Quality team. You will oversee the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee across BHFT and ICs, providing expert information and strategic direction for formulary and commissioning decisions.

The role requires innovation in cost-effective medicines use, high level clinical advisory skills, and the ability to lead collaborations with clinicians,