Specialist Pharmacist - Formulary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated Pharmacist to join the Formulary Team for 1 year to cover maternity leave.

The role will equip you with newskills and knowledge in processes around formulary, commissioning and introduction of new drugs.

You will focus on the development and management of the formulary and associated prescribing guidance.

You will provide high quality advice and guidance, and influence and implement change relating to medicines use, liaising with a range of health and social care professionals within the trust and region., On behalf of the Trust, you will:o be responsible for contributing to the management of the system-wide medicines formulary, including development, implementation andmaintenance.o Liaise with the relevant senior pharmacy, medical and nursing staff, other allied health professionals and managers to promote safe,evidence based and cost-effective use of medicines.o Provide specialist pharmacist advice and service in relation to formulary matters.o Assist the Principal Pharmacist - Pharmacy Commissioning & Formulary in providing advice to service users on commissioning matters as required.

You will need good organisational skills, the ability to work on your own initiative as well as excellent communication skills.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.