Lead Pharmacist

4 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our team as the Lead Pharmacist for Medication Safety and Governance. As a key member of our medicines management team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications across our organisation.

Main Responsibilities

As the Lead Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the Medication Safety Officer in improving medication error incident reporting and learning within the Trust
  • Coordinating, monitoring, and auditing actions to ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission criteria
  • Working closely with the Medication Safety Officer to improve medication safety within the Trust and ensure good clinical governance and risk management within medicines management activities
  • Planning, developing, coordinating, and auditing the impact of medicines safety initiatives across the Trust
  • Being a key member of the Pharmacy Clinical Governance Meetings, ensuring any agreed plans or areas of concern are fully integrated into the overall Quality Management System within Pharmacy
  • Supporting the running of the Trust Medicines Safety Committee, producing Trust-wide medicines safety communication, and assisting with the Trust PSIRF agenda work streams

About Us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas. We are a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of our staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, we offer a range of opportunities for career development and growth.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A pharmacy degree (Masters level) or equivalent
  • GPhC Pharmacist Registration
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent (or close to completion)
  • Validated expertise in hospital pharmacy
  • Evidence of relevant continued professional development
  • Audit/Research/Project experience
  • Experience of supervising and training staff
  • Policy and service development

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career development and growth. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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