Medicines Optimisation Lead
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £59,798 - £67,020 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Frimley, GU16 7UJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Lead defined medicines optimisation projects from planning through to implementation, evaluation and sustained improvement. Work with clinicians, commissioners, prescribers, pharmacists and wider partners to identify opportunities and translate evidence, prescribing data and national guidance into practical improvements. Provide specialist, evidence-based advice on medicines optimisation, supporting prescribers and system partners to improve quality, safety and value. Develop and implement prescribing guidance, pathways, formularies, policies and initiatives through appropriate governance routes. Monitor and report delivery, including prescribing variation, medicines safety, quality, financial impact, risks and opportunities. Line manage and support colleagues, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning and continuous improvement. Contribute to clinical governance, financial sustainability and system-wide medicines optimisation priorities. Please be advised this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of applications Interviews will take place w/c 28th September 2026