Lead EPMA / Informatics Specialist Pharmacist

The post holder will support the Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist to manage, develop and deliver the Medicines Information Service for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

• Expert Medicines Advice: Provide specialist medicines advice to healthcare professionals at all levels, including consultant psychiatrists, and to patients and carers.
• Proactive information provision: Contribute to the writing and dissemination of Medicines Information Bulletins, memos, prescribing guidelines, and other written information to promote quality and cost-effective prescribing in the Trust.
• Supervision and Training: Supervise and train junior pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists and technicians rotating through the Medicines Information service, contributing to their professional development.
There may also be the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service to a designated ward, developing expertise in a clinical sub-specialty.

We areseeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated pharmacist to join our friendly pharmacy team. This post, based in the Medicines Information (MI) department, would particularly suit a pharmacist with previous mental health experience who is looking to consolidate their skills. You will be responsible for delivering high quality expert answers to often complex queries, that meet national quality standards and guide our psychiatrists' treatment decisions in patient care.,
• have experience in mental health pharmacy
• have a hospital pharmacist background, with a strong patient focus
• have good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear, concise, and expert advice.
• be self-motivated, confident and the ability to prioritise
  
  Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
  
  Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites