Advanced Pharmacist – Governance and Medicines Management
The closing date is 05 January 2026
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. You need to be motivated and have the drive to make a difference to medication safety; with a passion for working with other professional groups and asking those "so what" questions. Your role will involve investigation, auditing, negotiating and implementing change.
As a key member of the Team, you will:
* Lead on investigations and the identification and implementation of learning from incidents. Strengthening your skills with the use of InPhase and attendance at events like After Action Reviews.
* Support with managing, updating and developing clinical guidelines.
* Take a lead on overseeing and co-ordinating 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.
Main duties of the job
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 include on-call commitment.
Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and ideally experience of audit, investigations and risk management. Individuals will need to be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff groups at all levels.
The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to work as part of a team with a "can do" positive attitude.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others.
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient Record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has led to nomination for a HSJ award.
Job responsibilities
The job description attached gives all the relevant details but key to the role will be:
* 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.
* Management and coordination of the annual Pharmacy audit plan.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING
* MPharm or equivalent Degree in Pharmacy approved by General Pharmaceutical Council
* Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
* 1 year pre-registration training
* Highly specialised knowledge of medicines related governance
* Detailed knowledge of Clinical Pharmacy, Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice acquired through training and experience
* Pharmacy Practice Research and Clinical Audit
* Management of drug budgets
* Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Demonstrate commitment to CPD
* Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
* Able to demonstrate significant relevant experience of clinical pharmacy practice, and management of staff
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-motivating and ability to influence and negotiate with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
* Planning and organisational skills
* Able to effect and manage change
* Problem solving and analytical skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
£55,690 to £62,682 a year, per annum
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