Pharmacist - Medicines Optimisation

10 hours ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are excited to offer an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacists - Medicines Optimisation to join our team at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be responsible for working collaboratively with clinical and financial stakeholders to identify areas where cost efficiencies can be made, particularly in the use of biosimilars and other biologic therapies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical pharmacy and experience in working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level in various clinical areas. A postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent experience is also required. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in mobilising identified cost saving initiatives and create a framework for the fast and efficient implementation of cost saving initiatives.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. To develop and implement strategies to maximise cost-saving opportunities for commissioners and the Trust.
  2. To work collaboratively with clinical and financial stakeholders, including prescribers, pharmacists, commissioners, homecare and procurement teams, to identify areas where cost efficiencies can be made.
  3. To support the Biologics and Medicine Value Lead pharmacists by promoting and facilitating best value in the use of HCD with a particular focus on biologic medicines (including biosimilars) ensuring best value, reduced harm and improved outcomes from the significant investment in medicines.

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • Qualified to masters degree level (4 year MPharm) or equivalent Member of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent experience
  • Experience of working as a clinical pharmacist at a high level in a variety of clinical areas
  • Budget management or monitoring ability and demonstrable success in achieving savings

Estimated Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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