Job summary
- Main area
- pharmacy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Term time hours
- Annualised hours
- Job ref
- 179-6720467-C-A
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £46,148 - £60,504 Per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Lead Pharmacist – High Cost Drugs and Medicines Optimisation
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
The Pharmacy Team at West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust is undergoing an exciting transformation. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as Lead Pharmacist – High Cost Drugs and Medicines Optimisation.
This part-time positionÌýis offered at Band 8a. However, for candidates who are not yet ready to step into a Band 8a role, it also provides a Band 7 to 8a progression pathway. Upon starting, you will work toward a tailored set of objectives aligned with the Band 8a job description, supporting your professional development and preparing you to transition into a leadership position at Band 8a.
You will collaborate closely with our Principal Pharmacist for Primary/Secondary Care Interface, High-Cost Drugs and Cost Improvement Plan, the Lead Pharmacist for Formulary, the Homecare Pharmacy team, and clinicians to drive forward the development of this vital service.
This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare in our community toÌýimprove health outcomes, reduce health inequalities, deliver medicines value, and maintain a thriving, financially viable health economy.Ìý
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
 Ìý ÌýManage the delivery of pharmacy services in relation to the effective utilisation of High Cost Drugs and biosimilar agents for Rheumatology and Ophthalmology by engaging effectively with divisional leads, finance and commissioning partners.
• Ìý ÌýBe the Trust service point of contact for High Cost Drug commissioners (ICB & NHSE) for medicine optimisation issues related to PbR excluded medication for Rheumatology and Ophthalmology.
• Ìý ÌýSupport the deliver of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy across the Trust.Ìý
• Ìý ÌýBe responsible for the implementation and management of processes for approval, appropriate use and audit of PbR excluded medication for Rheumatology and Ophthalmology.
 Ìý ÌýEnsure that Rheumatology and Ophthalmology treatments supported by NICE technology appraisal guidance are implemented according to published recommendations.
 Ìý ÌýManage the development and delivery of homecare services within the Trust through management of the homecare team in accordance with published national homecare standards.
 Ìý ÌýWork closely with the Clinical Service Leads, Finance Department and Homecare companies to ensure the Trust has effective mechanisms for the introduction and cost-effective delivery of new Homecare services.
• Ìý ÌýNetwork with pharmacists specialising in High Cost Drugs and Homecare to ensure leading edge practice. Establish and develop effective liaison with exemplar sites to support the continued development of the service.
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Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
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Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see full job description attached to view main job responsibilities
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
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Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Registered as a pharmacist with The General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy
- Independent prescribing qualification
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive post-registration experience with substantial clinical experience
- Experience in project management
- Extensive experience providing a pharmacy clinical service to patients
- Experience of multidisciplinary team working
- Experience in providing and evaluating pharmacy education & training
- Experience of managing or supervising other staff
- Experience of implementing and/or reviewing policies, guidelines, PGDs or equivalent
- Evidence of on-going revalidation with the GPhC
- Highly specialised knowledge of the treatment of patients in a range of specialities
- Knowledge of how the delivery of the clinical pharmacy service must meet the needs of local and national priorities
- Knowledge of pharmacy based computer systems
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the provision of pharmacy expertise to the clinical governance agenda
- Experience of managing the entry of new medicines into a hospital formulary
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and patients
- Able to provide expert advice on the use of medicines to treat patients within a specialist area
- Able to manage difficult or ambiguous situations
- Able to manage time effectively and meet tight deadlines
- Able to prioritise and manage workload
- Able to demonstrate an advanced level of reasoning and judgment
- Able to present complex information to a large groups of staff
- Able to train and supervise staff
- Able to undertake prescription review of complex medication regimes
- Attention to detail and good problem solving skills
- Proficient computer skills
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes positive team working ethic
- Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Maintains high levels of concentration for prolonged periods of time
- Excellent verbal and written skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alla Williamson
- Job title
- Chief Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07825581146
- Additional information
Sarah Fraser
Principal Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs, Medicines Optimisation & Primary/Secondary Care Interface
01284712929
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