Overview
In this role you will lead specialist clinical pharmacy services within a Care Group and contribute to medicines policy and governance across the Trust. You will supervise staff, support policy implementation, and ensure high-quality, safe pharmaceutical care. Your work will span ward-based clinical pharmacy, formulary governance, and cross-department collaboration to tailor services to the Care Group. You will also engage in education, audit, and research to advance practice and cost-effective prescribing.
Responsibilities
- deputise for the Principal Pharmacist, Clinical Governance and Medicines Policy
- lead development and implementation of evidence-based prescribing guidelines and protocols
- support clinical governance and medicines policy across the Trust
- participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds and antibiotic stewardship activities
- promote safe drug use and cost-effective prescribing
- manage new drug, non-formulary and Individual Funding Requests
- supervise, train and develop pharmacy staff
- provide education and training to healthcare professionals
- contribute to practice research, audits and service evaluations
- liaise with Patient Experience and other teams to improve medicines information and patient care
- participate in committees and governance activities at Trust level
- support homecare services and discharge planning as needed
- extend professional practice boundaries in collaboration with the Principal Pharmacist
Key requirements
- MPharm (Masters Degree) and registered as a Pharmacist with GPhC
- Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent
- Registered Independent Prescriber or willingness to complete
- essential post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
- broad specialist clinical knowledge relevant to area of practice
- awareness of clinical governance frameworks and relevant regulations
- leadership and people management
- effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams
- teaching and mentoring
- independent prescribing in area of expertise
- clinical governance and medicines policy development
- formulary management and non-formulary/IFR processes
Specialist Pharmacist Clinical and Medicines Governance in London employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
