Medicines Management Pharmacist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Facilitate the safe and effective utilization of medications throughout Psychiatry UK.

• Offer clinical, operational, and governance assistance under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist.

• Play a role in ensuring medication safety, prescribing quality, and adherence to regulatory standards within the organization.

• Aid in the formulation, execution, and assessment of the medicines optimization strategy.

• Assist in reviewing and monitoring prescribing practices to guarantee compliance with laws and organizational guidelines.

• Help manage incidents and complaints related to medications.

• Contribute to the evaluation of prescribing trends and the escalation of potential risks to the Lead Pharmacist.

• Support responses to MHRA Drug Alerts and Medicines Recalls.

• Assist in managing medication shortages, including conducting risk assessments and identifying suitable alternatives.

• Serve as a point of contact with expert knowledge to address inquiries related to prescribing and medicines management from other healthcare professionals.

• Collaborate with partner organizations and healthcare stakeholders to ensure the safe and effective provision of pharmaceutical care.

• Assist in addressing external medication-related inquiries.

• Participate in audit, quality improvement, and data support for medicines-related audit initiatives.

• Maintain and enhance advanced clinical pharmacy knowledge to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree and have completed one year of pre-registration training.

• Be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Demonstrate the capacity to cultivate strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers in an engaging, compassionate, and caring manner.

• The ideal candidate will be adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.

• Capable of working independently while taking ownership of tasks and projects.

• Apply critical thinking skills to address complex problems.

• Collaborate effectively with fellow colleagues.

• Have relevant experience in mental health to manage complex medication issues and inquiries.

• Understand relevant legislation, risk management, and best practices in prescribing and medicines management.

• Have experience in conducting clinical audits and data analysis.

• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team is essential.

• Possess advanced digital skills, particularly in using Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health Cash Plan

• Well Hub Subscription

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Annual Volunteering Day

• Enhanced Sickness and Family Leave pay

• Length of Service Bonus

• Work from Home allowance

• Pension options