You will have an eye for service development, system wide learning and governance processes. You will need strong clinical skills and a good knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice to be able to liaise with prescribers and nurses to optimise the use of medicines and reduce the risk of medication safety incidence to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. Medication Safety Organisation & Management: To represent pharmacy and Medication Safety at organisational Operational, Safety and Governance meetings. To develop a good working relationship and communications with clinical and managerial staff in the clinical divisions and provide a link regarding all aspects of Medication Safety & Governance across local health economy. Expert practice: To act as the MSO for the Trust, ensuring compliance with national guidance for the role. To provide strategic advice to the Clinical Director for Pharmacy and Medicines Use and Quality manager to ensure the Trust manages medicines in a safe and effective way. To be seen as an opinion leader regarding Medication Safety Research, Evaluation and Service Management: To interpret national guidance, research, and audit and where it does not exist to formulate an expert opinion and/or contribute to the evidence. To undertake audit at local regional and national level Professional leadership: To contribute to the direction of local, regional and national groups pertaining to Medication Safety To actively support and encourage others to support the safety agenda and other relevant national agendas to improve patient satisfaction through safe, evidenced based use of medicines as part of everyday practice. Clinical practice role: To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions. Education & training responsibilities: To provide a comprehensive induction programme for all new members of staff coming into the Medication Safety Team. Professional role: To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. To be professionally accountable for actions and advice. Please refer to the Job Description for further details MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.