Specialist Medicines Information Pharmacist

• The role involves taking in enquiries, ensuring all relevant information has been gathered to answer the question(s) posed, then adding them onto our database to ensure good governance.
• Initial induction & training will be provided & supervised by the Lead MI Pharmacist with completion of logs to demonstrate competency & sign off before working independently.
• You'll support the development & update work of our Trust Formulary to ensure the rational use of medicines & protect against excessive expenditure on drugs
• Other Medicines Information duties including unlicensed medicine risk assessments preparation of informative Bulletins (including guidelines &medicines shortages memos) & attending meetings if needed to deputise for the Lead MI Pharmacist.
• Medicines information & wider work will involve use of specialist computer systems, including MiData bank, ePMA, RiO, Datix & ePACT analysis.
• You will support trainees & qualified pharmacy staff with their training needs & rotations through MI.
• You will report adverse drug reactions through Yellow Card Scheme.
• You will support the Lead MI Pharmacist in collating MI key performance indicators.
• You will ensure MI resources are maintained & up to date in line with UKMI recommendations.
• You will be required to cover inpatient wards by contributing to providing pharmacy support &participating in pharmacy departmental Emergency Duty Commitment and Late Duty rota.

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Good Pharmacy Honours degree (BPharm or MPharm)
• Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate certificate

Desirable

• Clinical or psychiatric post-graduate diploma
• MSc in clinical or psychiatric pharmacy or relevant research subject
• Post-graduate qualification advanced communication skills, leadership or management
• Member of Professional organisation e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society, College of Mental Health Pharmacists

Essential

• Substantial experience as a practising pharmacist
• Substantial experience of mental health hospital pharmacy
• Demonstrates and commitment to clinical governance and quality improvement
• One or more years working in Medicines Information department to UKMI standards

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information
• Advanced keyboard skills and computer literate, with ability to use software packages
• Demonstrate and promote GPhC standards for pharmacy professionals
• Ability to work under pressure and respond to urgent requests interruptions