Overview
We are seeking an experienced pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Informatics Team in a full-time, permanent Band 8a role. The successful candidate will be based at the Royal London Hospital and will play a key role in the Trust-wide optimisation of clinical systems, ensuring efficiency and excellence in patient care.
The postholder will assist the Lead Pharmacist, Informatics with the development and optimisation of electronic prescribing within the Trust, in conjunction with the Head of IT Projects and the EPR team. They will assist with the implementation of any new digital medicines’ initiatives and support the pharmacy team in developing, validating and maintaining the wider pharmacy digital systems operated by the department. They will ensure patient safety, security of access, system availability and that data accuracy is delivered by the system(s) and meets the requirements of the Trust, its patients and clinical staff.
Please see attached for the additional roles and responsibilities and apply via NHS jobs. Proposed Interview date: 13th of October 2026.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Lead Pharmacist, Informatics with the development and optimisation of electronic prescribing within the Trust, in conjunction with the Head of IT Projects and the EPR team.
* Assist with the implementation of any new digital medicines’ initiatives and support the pharmacy team in developing, validating and maintaining the wider pharmacy digital systems operated by the department.
* Provide assurance of the use of electronic medicines management systems across the Trust, working with the Trust’s CCIO and CNIO.
* Ensure patient safety, security of access, system availability and data accuracy as delivered by the system(s) and meeting the requirements of the Trust, its patients and clinical staff.
* The job description is not intended to be exhaustive; duties may be altered in light of changing circumstances after consultation with the post-holder.
* The post holder may be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of the contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospitals.
Context and About the Employer
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Sep 2025
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