A Vacancy at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.nnWe are delighted to invite applications to join our small, friendly and well established Pharmacy Medicines Finance/ Therapeutics team as a specialist pharmacist.nnThis exciting, fixed term/secondment opportunity covering maternity leave has arisen for an experienced clinical pharmacist looking to develop their pharmacy career through using, or improving on skills in critical appraisal, change management, risk assessment, communications and training.nnThe successful candidate will use their varied clinical experience to support the work of the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) and Trust-wide pharmacy-led Quality Improvement and Waste reduction programme.\n\nYoull work closely with the Lead Pharmacists for Medicines Finance and Drugs and Therapeutics, as well as specialty clinical teams across the Trust, to maximise the value from medicine used within the Trust and accelerate the safe access to new medicines by optimising the work of the DTC.nnWe are looking for a forward-thinking and dynamic individual who is motivated to learn, innovate and push the service forward.nnThere will be opportunities to lead specific project and audit work to develop your own skills, whilst enhancing patient care.\n\nThe post is offered as full time fixed term with clinical commitment, but part-time working would be considered for a suitable candidate.nnIf you have any questions about the post please do not hesitate to get in touch with James Sutton or Deborah Storer on the contact details provided.nnThis role is intended to support, expand and accelerate two critical work streams of the Trusts Medicine Optimisation agenda, the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and the Pharmacy Medicines Quality Improvement and Waste Reduction programme, working closely with the Lead Pharmacists and Lead Technicians for these areasnnThe successful candidate will have a background in hospital pharmacy with strong interpersonal and presentation skills, combined with an ability to critically analyse information and summarise evidence to support decision making.nnThe post will undertake and present critical appraisals of new formulary applications or medicines saving schemes including clinical evidence, safety and economic analysis.\n\nThey will also advise on and facilitate the safe implementation of new medications within the Trust, through the development of new guidelines or protocols with associated communication, education and training.nnThe successful candidate will be expected to work at both main campuses and have a core clinical service commitment.\n\nYou will be required to participate in a rostered flexible shift working system including weekend and bank holiday arrangements over a 7 day period and support the on-call pharmacists through the senior pharmacist back-up rota.nnTo understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documentsnnWith over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.\n\nWe play a leading role in research, education and innovation.nnCome and join our wonderful team at NUH.\n\nWe are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.\n\nWith endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!nnWe particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.nnPlease see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.nnThis advert closes on Wednesday 4 Jun 2025