Senior ED Pharmacist & Medicines Optimisation Lead

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Swindon is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for its Emergency Department. The role includes managing pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, and acting as an operational lead for regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess an MPharm degree, significant post-registration experience, and strong clinical decision-making skills. This position offers a salary of £55,690 to £62,682 per year pro rata.

Qualifications

• Extensive post registration hospital experience at least at band 7.
• Experience supervising pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Willingness to complete non-medical prescriber training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver a clinical pharmacy service to the emergency department.
• Ensure safe and effective use of medicines.
• Support compliance with Good Distribution Practice.

Skills

Advanced Pharmacy practice

Clinical decision making

Patient safety

Medicines optimisation

Education

MPharm Degree or equivalent

Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Management and Leadership Qualification

Job description

A leading healthcare institution in Swindon is seeking a Lead Pharmacist for its Emergency Department. The role includes managing pharmacy services, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, and acting as an operational lead for regulatory compliance. Candidates should possess an MPharm degree, significant post-registration experience, and strong clinical decision-making skills. This position offers a salary of £55,690 to £62,682 per year pro rata.