A Vacancy – Pharmacist, Medication Safety
We are looking for a Pharmacist who wants to enhance their skills in medication safety. The role will be working alongside the current multidisciplinary Medication Safety Team.
As a key member of the Team, you will:
* Lead investigations and the identification & implementation of learning from incidents, strengthening your skills with the use of InPhase and attendance at events like After Action Reviews.
* Support the management, updating and development of clinical guidelines.
* Take a lead on overseeing and coordinating the Pharmacy Audit programme.
* Gain experience of responding to Patient Safety Alerts, including opportunities to take the lead on action planning.
You will have the opportunity to work with both Trust and Primary Care colleagues, attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the medicine management agenda and its development.
You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice, or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferable experience. Being a registered non‑medical prescriber is desirable.
Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
The role will include participation in weekend working and may involve on‑call commitment.
Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and ideally experience of audit, investigations and risk management. Individuals must communicate effectively with a wide range of staff groups at all levels.
The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, align their values with those of the organisation, and work as part of a team with a "can do" positive attitude.
Key Points
* Supporting the Medication Safety Officer in setting the strategic direction for the Medication Safety Team.
* Overseeing and monitoring the development and maintenance of medicines‑related policies and guidelines.
* Managing and coordinating the annual Pharmacy audit plan.
Advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.
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