British National Formulary
This page gives details of the vacancies currently available on BNF Publications.
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 LondonBNF 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.
New Horizon for BNF Publications
Making IT Work for prescribing
Digital Development Assistants
c. £24,500 - £27,000 pa
Ref. PUB-BFD-6
Central LondonThe British National Formulary (BNF) is a world-renowned, independent source of information on prescribed medicines.
To help with a programme of intensive digital development, we are recruiting two Digital Development Assistants to take a substantial role in:
- assuring the quality of digital BNF products;
- maintaining the BNF knowledge base using a bespoke XML-based content management system;
- contributing to the integration of the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices and SNOMED CT coding schemes into the BNF knowledge base.
Opportunities exist to develop this exciting role, helping to co-ordinate some of our projects and to maintain a range of key data components that will keep the BNF at the leading edge of developments in clinical information systems.
You should have experience of working in healthcare and preferably be familiar with using the BNF. A degree (or equivalent) in a life science, pharmacy, or nursing would be beneficial but more important are a meticulous and systematic approach to your work, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to work to a high level of precision and accuracy.
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 27 February 2009
Additional information
The editorial offices of BNF publications are at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
In return for working 35 hours per week, we offer 25 days' holiday p.a., plus flexi-time, the option for discounted private healthcare, a subsidised staff restaurant, season ticket loan, and a Group Stakeholders pension plan.
A copy of these adverts and the associated job descriptions are available in Adobe pdf format for download using the links below. If you do not have the Acrobat® Reader™, you can download it free of charge from the Adobe website.
The Society is an equal opportunities employer
An application form and further information on how to apply for the above positions can be found on the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain website (under Application procedures).
