Band 8a Formulary and Medicines Information Pharmacist inRomford inRomford PUBLISHED 2 DEC 2023

Band 8a: £53,541 to £59,615 a year per annum inclusive (pro rata)  PERMANENT 
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Medication Safety, Governance and Information team.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on ext. 5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Medication Safety, Governance and Information team. You will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality Medicines Information service that meets national standards, supporting the work of the Medicines Optimisation Group and managing the Trust's Medicines Formulary.

The role involves managing the business of the Trust Medicines Optimisation Group, regular attendance at Medicines Optimisation and other relevant meetings, training junior and pre-registration pharmacists, supporting the development of polices, guidelines and PGDs, and handling queries from healthcare professionals and patients.

You will need to have a high standard of oral and written communication skills, experience of training and supervising staff, excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to discuss submitted formulary applications/guidelines with senior clinicians and other healthcare professionals with confidence.

You should have experience as a clinical pharmacist, and the knowledge and skills to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Amanda Vickers, Recruitment Advisor, on ext. 5926 Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking pharmacist to join our Medication Safety, Governance and Information team. You will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality Medicines Information service that meets national standards, supporting the work of the Medicines Optimisation Group and managing the Trust's Medicines Formulary.

The role involves managing the business of the Trust Medicines Optimisation Group, regular attendance at Medicines Optimisation and other relevant meetings, training junior and pre-registration pharmacists, supporting the development of polices, guidelines and PGDs, and handling queries from healthcare professionals and patients.

You will need to have a high standard of oral and written communication skills, experience of training and supervising staff, excellent organisational and time management skills, and the ability to discuss submitted formulary applications/guidelines with senior clinicians and other healthcare professionals with confidence.

You should have experience as a clinical pharmacist, and the knowledge and skills to provide high quality clinical pharmacy services to patients.

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