Senior Clinical Pharmacist – Risk and Medicines Safety Officer

7 days ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

Position: Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Risk and Medicines Safety Officer - Band 8a

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Team as a specialist in medicines associated with risk and safety.

As the Senior Clinical Pharmacist, you will serve as the Trust Medicines Safety Officer, providing expertise and guidance to colleagues on medication risks.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled pharmacist with a passion for reducing medication risks to enhance our services.

  • Act as the Medication Safety Officer as defined by NHS England
  • Lead the medication safety team in investigating medicine-related incidents and complaints
  • Proactively identify medication risks and develop action plans
  • Ensure consistent safe pharmaceutical care with the team
  • Participate in medicine safety networks locally, regionally, and nationally
  • Maintain the Risk Register and assist with Trust-wide medication risks
  • Coordinate the review of medication incidents and develop action plans
  • Represent the department in various committees related to medicines safety
  • Create a safe working environment for shared learning
About the Company

Join an organization that plays a vital role in the Greater Manchester health and social care network, offering top-notch services in a friendly and accessible setting. Bolton NHS Foundation Trust values a personal touch while providing exceptional training opportunities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

For detailed job responsibilities, refer to the attached document. Contact us for any further inquiries.

Person Specification Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
  • Membership of The General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Diploma in clinical pharmacy
  • Robust clinical knowledge and practical skills

Desirable

  • Continued education in clinical pharmacy practice
  • Formal Management qualification
  • Pharmacist Independent Prescriber
  • Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
Experience

Essential

  • Post-registration hospital experience
  • Competence in stressful situations
  • Experience in training pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals

Desirable

  • Specialized clinical experience
  • Management and multi-disciplinary collaboration

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