Advanced Pharmacist – Governance and Medicines Management
The closing date is 05 January 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Pharmacist who wants to enhance their skills in medication safety. The role will be working alongside the current multidisciplinary Medication Safety Team. You need to be motivated and have the drive to make a difference to medication safety; with a passion for working with other professional groups and asking those "so what" questions. Your role will involve investigation, auditing, negotiating and implementing change.
As a key member of the Team, you will:
- Lead on investigations and the identifcation and implementation of learning from incidents. Strengthning your skills with the use of InPhase and attendance at events like After Action Reviews.
- Support with managing, updating and developing clinical guidelines.
- Take a lead on overseeing and co-ordinating the Pharmacy Audit programme.
- Gain experience of responding to Patient Safety Alerts including opportunities to take the lead on action planning.
You will have the opportunity to work with both Trust and Primary Care colleagues, attend multidisciplinary meetings and contribute to the medicine management agenda and its development.
Main duties of the job
You will be registered as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council and have successfully completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or be able to demonstrate equivalent and transferrable experience. Being a registered non-medical prescriber is desirable.
Training and support will be given and a commitment to continuing professional development is essential.
The role will include participation in weekend working and may include on-call commitment .
Applicants should have knowledge of therapeutics and medicine use and ideally experience of audit, investigations and risk management. Individuals will need to be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff groups at all levels.
The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, have the ability to work as part of a team with a "can do" positive attitude.
About us
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce, ensuring that none are placed at a disadvantage over others
CHFT is a digitally advanced hospital trust - we use Cerner Millenium Electronic Patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration. We have recently installed a pharmacy dispensing robot at our Calderdale site and are a trailblazing site with the introduction of electronic controlled drug registers (eCDR) which has lead to nomination for a HSJ award
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
372-FSS2962
Job locations
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Huddersfield Royal Infirmary
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Employer's website
https://www.cht.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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