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Medicines information

Analyse and interpret highly complex information from a variety of sources to provide expert evaluated medicines information and advice in response toenquiries from pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals and members of the public (via the medicines helpline).

Lead the planning and organisation of the day-to-day activity of the Medicines Information Service.

Promote, evaluate and further develop the medicines helpline for patients.

Manage and assist in the production of proactive medicines information.

Manage the information resources for NUH pharmacy staff and ensure that all resources are up to date and communicated appropriately to the wider trust.

Ensure that all standard operating procedures are in place and current and develop new procedures where appropriate.

Oversee the training and development of junior medicines information staff.

Lead the medicines information department directly line managing members of this team and acting as a role model

Lead on the internal peer review system and assist with the audit of enquiries.

Lead on the development and review of risk assessments within medicines information.

As lead for the Medicines Information team, ensure that medicines recalls and notifications received into the Trust are dealt with in a timely manner.

Collaborate with local and national specialists and groups to enable best practice to be identified and incorporated into NUH practice.

To support strategy development and review of planning processes in Medicines Information by keeping abreast of national developments and strategy documents and attending regional and national meetings as appropriate.

Lead in the provision and update of national monographs for the NHS Injectable Medicines guide and assist in the maintenance and update of any local monographs

Work closely and effectively with members of the Pharmacy Procurement team in solving problems relating to medication shortages and discontinuations.

Clinical Pharmacy

Ensure safe, rational and effective prescribing by undertaking medication reconciliation, assessing suitability of prescribed medication, enabling use of patients own medicines and patient self-administration, counselling (to optimise medicines use), and ensuring continuity of patient care into the community.

Interpreting and requesting clinical tests to monitor and make recommendations to improve effectiveness of drug therapy.

Pro-actively liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team (medical staff, nurses, microbiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians) in order to ensure safe use of medicines.

Making recommendations about medicines to improve patient outcomes, promote formulary adherence and align with national guidelines.

Job description

Medicines information

Analyse and interpret highly complex information from a variety of sources to provide expert evaluated medicines information and advice in response toenquiries from pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, allied healthcare professionals and members of the public (via the medicines helpline).

Lead the planning and organisation of the day-to-day activity of the Medicines Information Service.

Promote, evaluate and further develop the medicines helpline for patients.

Manage and assist in the production of proactive medicines information.

Manage the information resources for NUH pharmacy staff and ensure that all resources are up to date and communicated appropriately to the wider trust.

Ensure that all standard operating procedures are in place and current and develop new procedures where appropriate.

Oversee the training and development of junior medicines information staff.

Lead the medicines information department directly line managing members of this team and acting as a role model

Lead on the internal peer review system and assist with the audit of enquiries.

Lead on the development and review of risk assessments within medicines information.

As lead for the Medicines Information team, ensure that medicines recalls and notifications received into the Trust are dealt with in a timely manner.

Collaborate with local and national specialists and groups to enable best practice to be identified and incorporated into NUH practice.

To support strategy development and review of planning processes in Medicines Information by keeping abreast of national developments and strategy documents and attending regional and national meetings as appropriate.

Lead in the provision and update of national monographs for the NHS Injectable Medicines guide and assist in the maintenance and update of any local monographs

Work closely and effectively with members of the Pharmacy Procurement team in solving problems relating to medication shortages and discontinuations.

Clinical Pharmacy

Ensure safe, rational and effective prescribing by undertaking medication reconciliation, assessing suitability of prescribed medication, enabling use of patients own medicines and patient self-administration, counselling (to optimise medicines use), and ensuring continuity of patient care into the community.

Interpreting and requesting clinical tests to monitor and make recommendations to improve effectiveness of drug therapy.

Pro-actively liaising with other members of the multidisciplinary team (medical staff, nurses, microbiologists, physiotherapists, dieticians) in order to ensure safe use of medicines.

Making recommendations about medicines to improve patient outcomes, promote formulary adherence and align with national guidelines.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Nottingham?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is £66582.00 to £77368.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Nottingham varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts across the UK. Browse all Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in Nottingham?

PharmSee is currently tracking 10 active pharmacy vacancies in Nottingham across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open Nottingham pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.

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