Medication Safety Officer

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital is seeking a dedicated Medication Safety Officer to enhance medication safety and provide high-quality care. The successful candidate will lead initiatives, mentor staff, and work collaboratively to ensure safe medication practices. Flexible working options available, along with a welcoming workplace culture.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

On-site nursery

Extensive health and well-being programs

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist.
• Experience in medication safety and governance required.
• Commitment to developing professional skills and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate medication safety initiatives.
• Lead governance of Controlled Drugs.
• Support patient-centered medicines optimization.

Skills

Medication safety

Training and mentoring

Governance

Patient care

Education

Pharmacy degree

Job description

Department: Pharmacy

Band 8a: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum

Full-Time 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

To support this next step, the Pharmacy Department is currently looking for an outstanding Pharmacist to join our team as our Medication Safety Officer (MSO). Applicants must be passionate about providing high-quality patient care, medication safety, and ensuring safe processes through robust governance across the Trust.

We seek someone committed to delivering excellence and developing our Pharmacy service further, supporting all staff within our wider team and the organization. A proactive approach and dedication to personal and service development are essential to enable the appointed individual to train and mentor colleagues in partnership with pharmacy staff.

Weekend work to supply urgently needed medications, including TTOs, is required of all pharmacy staff. The post holder will also participate in the on-call rota.

Interview date: 15.07.2025

1. To act as the MSO and be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating medication safety initiatives across the organization in line with relevant guidance.
2. To develop, implement, and evaluate a program to promote learning from medication incidents within pharmacy and across the organization.
3. To ensure comprehensive reporting on medication incidents to relevant committees and drive actions to improve patient safety.
4. To lead on the governance of Controlled Drugs, working with the Clinical Director of Pharmacy and the Controlled Drug Accountable Officer.
5. To support the Medicine Use and Quality Manager in developing, delivering, and evaluating their service in accordance with standards and guidance.
6. To facilitate the continuing professional development of all reports in medication safety domains.
7. To support the Medicine Use & Quality Manager in developing and delivering the medicines governance agenda, including pharmacy-wide policies and procedures for safe, effective, and affordable medicines use.
8. To represent the Trust in meetings with local, regional, and national MSO networks in primary and secondary care.
9. To support patient-centered medicines optimization as an advanced pharmacy practitioner and, where service needs require, to practice as a non-medical prescriber within an agreed scope of practice.

"We care, We communicate, We collaborate, We contribute"

Professional, scientific colleagues feel their roles positively impact patients and service users (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

Benefits

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital. Our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embody our Trust's values and behaviors. MKUH offers an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On-site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programs

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital. We conduct research and teaching on-site to improve patient care. The hospital is undergoing significant investment and is rated good by the CQC. Visit our website for the latest news.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Faisal Khan
Job title: Medicine Use & Quality Manager
Email: [e-mail]