Pharmacist Information Officer

Job summaryA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacist to join within the Pharmacy IT Team to deliver the benefits of the Epic system and other pharmacy-related IT projects. You will have proven experience in a hospital pharmacy setting with some experience in managing pharmacy-related IT systems and a proven track-record in project management.

You will also have excellent communication skills, a commitment to patient care and performance delivery along with a strong track record of successful delivery of projects and service development experience. The role involves leading the clinical aspects of pharmacy-related IT projects including the ongoing development of the Epic system in terms of the safe prescribing and administration of medicines.

The role will also lead on other pharmacy IT projects including IT systems related to workflow and reporting relating to medicine spend including high cost drugs. Main duties of the jobAssist the Senior Pharmacist Information Officer to design future clinical and research processes and workflows.

Supporting with the medicines management aspects of GOSH's clinical systems strategyAssist with the ongoing development of the EPR programme and associated ICT systems and clinical transformation projects related to medicines managementTo be an expert in the capabilities of EPR and technology to improve patient safety and medicines optimisation and to provide direction to maximise its capabilities.

To work as a clinical pharmacist, delivering a ward-based pharmacy service including medicines reconciliation, drug supply, review of highly complex medication regimens, drug interaction and adverse reaction monitoringActive participation on consultant ward rounds and multi-disciplinary meetingsEnsures that the environment, technology and infrastructure are emphasised in the prevention of medication errors and adverse eventsPromotes the use of health IT to improve patient safety by designing, developing, implementing and educating on decision support toolsAssists with the implementation of the pharmacy IT strategyCombines knowledge of patient care, medicines management, informatics concepts, and change management to effectively address the information and knowledge needs of healthcare professionals and patients to promote safe, effective, and efficient use of EPR in clinical settingsTo act as a source of information for pharmacy IT and EPICAbout usGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks.

Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.

DetailsDate posted14 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 58,133 to 65,261 a year per annum inclusive ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number271-CCS-8065325Job locationsGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values EssentialOur Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training EssentialM.Pharm or equivalent or BPharm/BSc Hons for those qualified before 2002Registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDesirablePost graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health Experience/Knowledge EssentialPractising pharmacist working in a hospital environmentGood clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical care skillsKnowledge of pharmacy, medicines management and medicines optimisation and operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment including dispensary, procurement, homecare, technical services and ward areasExperience using the EPR system Epic as an end userExperience of delivering training and supervising othersDesirableExperience of providing support and technical expertise on hospital EPMA systems Skills Abilities EssentialGood written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisationGood problem solving and investigational skills.

Good diagnostic and analytical skills. Ability to identify a problem, formulate a solution and have the ability to work across teams to implementAble to analyse and interpret complex information relating to pharmacy IT systems and present to others in a clear and concise mannerAble to cope with unpredictable and intense situationsEffective prioritisation skillsEffective pharmaceutical care skillsUnderstanding of NHS / IT prioritiesAble to explain technical solutions to a non-technical audienceDesirableCompleted Epic Willow training.

Person Specification GOSH Culture and Values EssentialOur Always values Academic/Professional qualification/Training EssentialM.Pharm or equivalent or BPharm/BSc Hons for those qualified before 2002Registration with the General Pharmaceutical CouncilDesirablePost graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health Experience/Knowledge EssentialPractising pharmacist working in a hospital environmentGood clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical care skillsKnowledge of pharmacy, medicines management and medicines optimisation and operational workflows and processes within a hospital environment including dispensary, procurement, homecare, technical services and ward areasExperience using the EPR system Epic as an end userExperience of delivering training and supervising othersDesirableExperience of providing support and technical expertise on hospital EPMA systems Skills Abilities EssentialGood written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with staff at all levels in the organisationGood problem solving and investigational skills.

Good diagnostic and analytical skills. Ability to identify a problem, formulate a solution and have the ability to work across teams to implementAble to analyse and interpret complex information relating to pharmacy IT systems and present to others in a clear and concise mannerAble to cope with unpredictable and intense situationsEffective prioritisation skillsEffective pharmaceutical care skillsUnderstanding of NHS / IT prioritiesAble to explain technical solutions to a non-technical audienceDesirableCompleted Epic Willow training.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustAddressGreat Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation TrustGreat Ormond Street HospitalLondonWC1N 3JHUnited KingdomEmployer's website

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