Lead Medicines Information, Formulary and Pathways Pharmacist

Go back Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Lead Medicines Information, Formulary and Pathways Pharmacist The closing date is 11 December 2025 We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to join our senior team, who is keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward. You will have excellent organisational and people skills and the ability to work with and influence staff within the Trust and across Northeast London IC The post holder will be a key member of senior Pharmacy team, delivering a high-quality Medicines Information service to clinical staff and patients, whilst developing effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary setting both at the Trust and the wider North East London IC In addition to being the lead for MI, they will represent Homerton at the Northeast London Formulary and Pathways Group (NELFPG) and they will be the secretary of the Trust's Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC). The role will be central to ensuring the rapid and efficient implementation of the latest evidence-based guidelines across the Trust for the benefit of patients. It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced clinical pharmacist with a substantial track record providing Medicines Information services, excellent time management skills, a proven ability to introduce new drugs into a formulary and extensive experience providing clinical pharmacy services in a hospital setting. They will have successfully completed a Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or have equivalent hospital pharmacy experience. Main duties of the job To develop and manage the medicines information service, including the Patient Helpline, at HUHFT and to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, efficient and well-regarded service To undertake core enquiry answering service providing professional, clinical and scientific information and advice to a range of healthcare professionals and patients where appropriate To manage rotational band 6/7 pharmacists, provide in-depth medicines information training, set objectives and undertake appraisals To maintain the computerised database (Mi Databank) for all medicines information enquiries, and to ensure record keeping complies with legal requirements, and professional standards To ensure that workload statistics for medicines information are recorded accurately so that the anticipated demands on the service are highlighted and proactively managed To attend UKMI conferences and collaborate with the regional MI centre and UKMi in quality assurance programs, including internal and external audits, user satisfaction surveys and collection of data for benchmarking exercises To lead and co-ordinate MHRA drug recalls at HUHFT, including appraising drug shortages and recommending alternative drug supplies About us Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Person Specification Education/Qualifications GPhC registered Clinical Pharmacy Diploma Evidence of CPD Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Independent Prescribing qualification (or working towards IP) Skills/Abilities Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of clinical pharmacy practice Aptitude for training and motivating others To be an effective leader for a small team of pharmacists/technicians Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and an ability to effectively prioritise Excellent attention to detail and ability to problem-solve Able to communicate effectively using a variety of methods (written, verbal, presentation) with a range of HCPs and patients. Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team Able to process complex clinical information in an accurate and timely manner Demonstrate a clear understanding of best practice and legal requirements relating to medicines storage and use within Hospital Pharmacy Competent in the use of Microsoft Office incl. Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Able to take accurate minutes and ability to summarise complex discussions Management experience, including carrying out appraisals and sickness management Experience Significant relevant experience as a hospital clinical Pharmacist for adult medicine. Experience of regular participation in MDT meetings Significant experience of working in a Medicines Information service and proficient use of Mi Databank Experience of developing and updating SOPs / Policies Experience of staff management Teaching and training of pharmacy staff Experience dealing with medicines recalls/patient safety alerts Experience supporting new drug applications for formulary consideration Audit and report writing experience Teaching and training of other health care professionals Experience managing a hospital formulary Knowledge Understanding of confidentiality issues Comprehensive understanding of the NHS and clinical pharmacy services Awareness of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) Understanding of NICE Technology Appraisal and implementation process Knowledge of acute pharmaceutical care issues Awareness of quality and risk-management issues Understanding of medicines temperature monitoring systems Understanding of supply chain challenges Drug budget analysis and directorate reporting Horizon scanning Trust Values, Equal Opportunities and Other requirements Demonstrated an understanding of the Trust Values Commitment to Equal Opportunities Enthusiastic approach to changing and developing pharmacy services and the roles of pharmacy staff Flexible in responding to the demands of the service Able to concentrate on highly complex matters (business case development/report writing, pharmacy activity analysis, drug query answering, checking of dispensed prescriptions etc) despite frequent interruptions. High level of work organisation, self- motivation, drive for performance and improvement and commitment to the continuous development of staff and self Willing to take on new projects Decisive, using sound judgement in decision making in a timely and confident manner Commitment to developing a culture of openness and partnership Able to work autonomously on own initiative and as part of a team Able to act as an Ambassador for the Service 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. Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust £64,156 to £71,148 a yearp.a. inc. (plus EDC allowance) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 293-EMRS2-0518 Job locations Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr