Clinical Pharmacists
pursuing excellence in the use of prescribed medicines
Staff editor
Salary range: £33,000 - £38,000 pa
Ref. PUB-BFE-38
Location: Central London
BNF publications are widely regarded as the 'gold standard' for information on prescribed medicines. As well as the BNF and BNF for Children, the editorial team is responsible for the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary. The team also constructs continuing professional development and education materials and participates in the work of several national guideline providers
Following internal promotions and the expansion of BNF
publications, we are looking for clinical pharmacists who have:
• a passion for advancing prescribing excellence;
• broad experience in clinical pharmacy, preferably with relevant higher qualifications;
• excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• a good understanding of drug therapy in the UK healthcare environment;
• the self-discipline to meet tight deadlines and contribute to team success;
• the skills and enthusiasm to turn new information into authoritative clinical advice;
• the intellectual rigour and ability to critically appraise information;
• the confidence to be innovative and to take on fresh challenges.
Leading the development of specific publication content for the BNF and BNF for Children, the successful candidate will work alongside highly experienced members of the BNF editorial team to evaluate new and existing evidence and obtain the informed opinion of clinical experts to develop the content of the BNF publications. Formal editorial skills are
not required but would be advantageous.
Closing date for applications: Monday 27 October 2008
Benefits and how to apply
In return for working 35 hours per week, we offer 25 days holiday p.a. plus flexi-time, the option for discounted private healthcare, subsidised staff restaurant, season ticket loan and a Group Stakeholders pension
plan.
A detailed job description and further information on how to apply please visit www.bnf.org/jobs or www.rpsgb.org or email recruitment@rpsgb.org
The Society is an equal opportunities employer
