Description
We are seeking an experienced pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Informatics Team for 12 months while the current post holder is on a career break. This is a full-time Band 8a role based at the Royal London Hospital.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the Trust-wide optimisation of clinical systems, helping to drive efficiency, innovation, 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.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lead Pharmacist, Informatics with the development and optimisation of electronic prescribing within the Trust
- Implement new digital medicines' initiatives
- Support the pharmacy team in developing, validating and maintaining the wider pharmacy digital systems
- Ensure patient safety, security of access, system availability and data accuracy
Requirements:
- Significant experience post registration in a hospital-based post
- Previous significant experience of working with clinical IT systems, including ePMA
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change
- MPharm Degree
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to EPMA
- In-depth knowledge of medicines administration processes and medicines management
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice including Medicines legislation and professional code of ethics
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £66,274 to £73,496 a year
- Flexible working
Interview date: 13th November 2026
Closing date: 28 October 2026