Specialist Pharmacist Homecare and High Cost Drugs Expert

4 days ago

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Homecare team at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in developing and strengthening our homecare service to ensure a safe and efficient service to patients on long-term, high-cost drugs.

Main Responsibilities

As a Specialist Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

  • Working closely with the Pharmacy Clinical Team to provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout the Trust.
  • Leading the implementation, monitoring of compliance with, and updating of Trust policies relating to the homecare service.
  • Developing clinical excellence in services provided for patients, such as homecare consultations for initiation and switching of therapies and ongoing patient support.
  • Developing and implementing procedures for clinical screening of homecare prescriptions, including document approval and control, and providing training to clinical pharmacists in the clinical screening of prescriptions of medicines supplied through the homecare route.
  • Carrying out clinical screening of prescriptions in the absence of specialist clinical pharmacists.
  • Working closely with the Commissioning and Finance teams to develop processes to manage funding challenges arising from the use of homecare medicines.
  • Ensuring Blueteq forms are submitted for NICE-approved drugs.
  • Developing systems for homecare services that promote safe medication practices that lead to a reduction in the clinical and operational risk associated with medicine use.
  • Leading on the handling of complaints for clinical incidents relating to homecare supplied medicines.
  • Ensuring that appropriate actions are taken following new drug approval and treatment pathway decisions related to homecare made by the Trust Medicines Value Group.
  • Identifying areas for audit which contribute to improving patient care, safety, and experience in relation to homecare medicines use and provision.
  • Implementing contracts and developing methods of identifying potential savings and ensuring value for money in relation to homecare supplied medicines, in conjunction with the Pharmacy Homecare technician.
  • Developing and regularly reviewing KPIs to monitor homecare services.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Completed or undertaking a post-graduate diploma in pharmacy practice or recognised equivalent.
  • Experience of hospital pharmacy at Post-Registration Pharmacist level.
  • Delivery of pharmacy services to a range of specialities.
  • Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development.
What We Offer

As a Specialist Pharmacist at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with access to a range of training and development opportunities. You will also have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of our patients and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment, and we welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds. If you are a motivated and experienced pharmacist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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