Deputy Trust Pharmacist

Job overview

This is an exciting post that recognises the growing scope and senior leadership required to deliver our medicines optimisation plans across East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust.

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated pharmacist to be the Deputy Trust Pharmacist and Medicines Safety Officer (MSO).

Working as part of the Medicines Management Team, you will support the Trust Pharmacist, providing strategic input and supporting the wider medicines agenda.

You will also lead the medicines safety agenda and be responsible for supporting medicines safety, including monitoring systems and provision of information to support a reduction in avoidable harm resulting from inappropriate medicines use across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Trust Pharmacist to ensure medicines governance and  improve the quality of patient care.

They will embrace innovative ways of working and provide a consistently high-quality service in line with corporate objectives and national policy.

The post holder will use specialist knowledge and skills to lead on the delivery of medication safety across the Trust and act as the Trust Medicines Safety Officer (MSO) and deputise for the Trust Pharmacist when required.

They will be responsible for developing reports relating to the safe management of medicines in the Trust and undertaking research and audit to support innovative practice and sustain robust medicines management systems and processes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails. Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.  Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.