Medicines Information Pharmacists >
Description.
Provide specialist medicines information and evidence-based guidance across NHS hospitals, regional MI centres, and clinical teams. Support safe prescribing decisions, respond to complex clinical enquiries, evaluate evidence, and contribute to high-quality, patient-focused medicines advice.
Key Requirements.
Experience.
Minimum 1–2 years’ post-registration experience in medicines information, clinical pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy practice.
Skilled in handling clinical enquiries, interpreting evidence, completing critical evaluations, and producing high-quality written advice.
Experience supporting prescribers, MDTs, and clinical services with safe, accurate medicines guidance.
Familiar with MI resources, evidence databases, and national guidance such as NICE and MHRA safety updates.
Qualifications.
MPharm degree (or recognised equivalent) with full GPhC registration.
Postgraduate diploma or certificate in Clinical Pharmacy desirable.
Additional training or modules in medicines information, evidence appraisal, or therapeutics beneficial.
CPD in evidence-based practice, MI systems, and clinical therapeutics.
Compliance and Vetting.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
Full identity and right-to-work verification.
Two recent professional references.
Up-to-date NHS Statutory and Mandatory Training.
Immunisation compliance for hospital clinical environments.
Full GPhC registration and fitness-to-practise check.
Verification of qualifications and employment history.