Highly Specialist Pharmacist

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 : 13th of October 2026Main duties of the job

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).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, it''s patients and clinical staff.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.About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain''s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.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

Experience

Significant 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 changeSuccessful experience of managing and leading projectsPractical experience of setting up and configuring EPMA and associated functionalityExperience of successfully managing staff, performing appraisals and giving feedbackSkills

Be 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 patients.Demonstrates 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 negotiate.Knowledge

Knowledge 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 WorkUnderstands the importance of adherence to SOPs and legislationDemonstrates a good understanding of patient safety initiativesQualifications

MPharm DegreeOracle experience and trainingManagement coursesDisclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal ..... full job details .....