Specialist Pharmacist Medicines Information
The closing date is 07 December 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacist to join our friendly and supportive Medicines Information (MI) team within the pharmacy at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust as a Specialist Clinical Pharmacist Medicines Information. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality clinical enquiry answering service to healthcare professionals within the Trust and to patients via our established medicines helpline. You will work closely with the Medicines Information team to support the efficient delivery of the Trust-wide Medicines Information service, including being actively involved in the training and supervision of staff. You will also be a key member of our Medicines Optimisation team, delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service at ward level.
Main duties of the job
Contributing to the efficient delivery of the Trust-wide Medicines Information Service. Contributing to the development and maintenance of policies and guidelines. Liaising with all grades of medical and nursing staff over relevant aspects of the pharmacy service. Helping to implement necessary service changes as a consequence of these consultations. Identifying, reporting on and responding to risk management issues or clinical incidents, referring to peers as necessary. Generating and reviewing reports in order to assist Advanced Clinical Pharmacists to inform the Trust about medication usage and expenditure and/or safety issues related to medicines. Participating in audits to demonstrate the effectiveness or identify development needs of all systems relating to the use of medicines. Deliver, in collaboration with staff in the Medicines Information department, support for Formulary & Drug Usage Audit initiatives.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
000826
Job locations
Trust-wide
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer details
Employer name
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Trust-wide
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 4DG
Employer's website
https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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