Highly Specialist Pharmacist

Overview

Join to apply for the Highly Specialist Pharmacist role at NHS. We are seeking an experienced pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Informatics Team in a full-time, permanent Band 8a role. The successful candidate will be based at the Royal London Hospital and will play a key role in the Trust-wide optimisation of clinical systems, ensuring efficiency and excellence in patient care.The postholder will assist the Lead Pharmacist, Informatics with the development and optimisation of electronic prescribing within the Trust, in conjunction with the Head of IT Projects and the EPR team. They will assist with the implementation of any new digital medicines initiatives and support the pharmacy team in developing, validating and maintaining the wider pharmacy digital systems operated by the department.They will ensure patient safety, security of access, system availability and that data accuracy is delivered by the system(s) and meets the requirements of the Trust, its patients and clinical staff.Please see attached for the additional roles and responsibilities and apply via NHS Jobs. Proposed Interview date: 13 October 2026.

Main duties

The postholder will assist the Lead Pharmacist, Informatics with the development and optimisation of electronic prescribing within the Trust, in conjunction with the Head of IT Projects and the EPR team. They will assist with the implementation of any new digital medicines initiatives and support the pharmacy team in developing, validating, and maintaining the wider pharmacy digital systems operated by the department. As a member of the pharmacy digital team, they will provide assurance of the use of electronic medicines management systems across the Trust, working with the Trust''s Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO).The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post-holder. The post holder might be required to work across the Trust at any time throughout the duration of his/her contract, which may entail travel and working at different hospital sites.

About Us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, a leading healthcare provider. We are committed to inclusion and promoting an inclusive working environment where every staff member belongs. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for Change | Band 8a | Salary £64,156 to £71,148 a yearContract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible workingReference: 259-7462960GCS | Job locations: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR

Job Description

Job responsibilities: We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. 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 below.

Person Specification

ExperienceEssentialSignificant experience post registration in a hospital-based postPrevious significant experience of working with clinical IT systems, including ePMAExperience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing changeDesirableSuccessful experience of managing and leading projectsPractical experience of setting up and configuring EPMA and associated functionalityExperience of successfully managing staff, performing appraisals and giving feedbackSkillsEssentialBe able to provide highly complex ePMA information and impart knowledge to all levels of healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultants/professor level)Able to communicate complex information effectively in both written and verbal formats with staff and patientsDemonstrates an ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload, to work under pressure and act with autonomy whilst retaining a sense of own capabilities and escalate when necessaryDemonstrates an ability to analyse and interpret dataDemonstrates an understanding of risk managementAssertive, diplomatic, persuasive with ability to negotiateKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to EPMAIn-depth knowledge of medicines administration processes and medicines managementDemonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethicsKnowledge of national digital strategy for the NHSUp-to-date knowledge of legislation relevant to pharmacy practice, e.g. controlled drugs, Health and Safety at WorkUnderstanding the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislationUnderstanding of patient safety initiativesQualificationsEssentialMPharm DegreeDesirableOracle experience and trainingManagement courses

Other

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS submission. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship will be considered. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Barts Health NHS TrustRoyal London Hospital, London, E1 1FRWebsite: ..... full job details .....