Advanced Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist

3 weeks ago

Rishton, United Kingdom Nhs Lancashire And South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125) Full time

Job summary Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
We are looking to expand our dynamic pharmacy team with innovative and passionate individuals.
We are looking for team players with a collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, with innovative thinking and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
The postholder will work as part of the ICB Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Team in Blackpool and North Lancashire, developing and implementing the Medicines Optimisation Strategy across the ICB to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the population, optimise the use of medicines and ensuring medicines value.
They will have the potential to support prescribers, general practice staff and care homes in improving the health of their patients through the rational and safe use of medicines, and the implementation of safe medicines optimisation systems.
They will utilise data and Medicines Optimisation software systems to identify and monitor prescribing information and produce appropriate reports for use with practice staff and within the ICB.
The ICB is committed to support staff to reach their potential and understands that the future workforce may want to work flexibly and create a portfolio of training and development, therefore the postholder has the option to work in hybrid ways within the locality Medicines Optimisation team, where training and development will be provided as necessary.
Main duties of the job The role will be varied and will adapt over time as the ICB develops.
However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: Implement the delivery of the Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB Medicines Optimisation strategy in locality, across the ICB and across the healthcare system in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Work strategically to support providers in improving the health of patients through the rational and safe use of medicines.
Line manage, support and develop other members of the ICB Medicines Optimisation team.
We are looking for team players with a collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, with innovative thinking and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
We are particularly looking for someone with leadership skills, critical appraisal skills, the ability to manage projects from concept to completion across wide geographical or organisational areas and supervision and line management skills.
About us Please read our information for candidates document to learn more about our organisation and how we work.
You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills and perspectives, working on exciting projects that challenge the status quo.
You will enjoy a balance that suits your lifestyle and explore opportunities to widen your portfolio.
You will have a work base, although the role is hybrid working including home working and you will be free to use any of our offices across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
At Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where your creativity and expertise can thrive.
We prioritise our workforce by implementing our Education and Training Plan with a particular focus on pharmacy workforce development, training and support.
We support pharmacy leadership at all levels and we are building an integrated pharmacy workforce that is agile, engaged and enabled to actively improve health outcomes.
The role benefits from standard NHS terms and conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more details including the person specification.
The main duties of the role are: Work locally at place, across the wider ICB Medicines Optimisation team, other ICB teams and directorates and across the system to implement Medicines Optimisation plans and priorities to meet the objectives of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Strategy, associated plans, and medicines value, safety and quality.
Develop Medicines Optimisation policies, procedures and services, to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients and monitor the safe and secure handling of medicines throughout the ICB.
Contribute to, or lead on, the publication of ICB newsletters, prescribing bulletins and guidelines.
Implement local Lancashire and South Cumbria pathways, guidance and formulary and national evidence-based prescribing guidelines that support quality and medicines value.
Implement national strategies that pertain to medicine use and medicine-related aspects of primary care contracts.
Initiate and develop audits of prescribing and medicine use across the locality place and the ICB.
Develop and analyse data ( e-PACT and population health) to support changes in prescribing patterns, Medicines Optimisation, improved patient outcomes, and services.
Develop, and implement change, in systems used for managing prescribing within the primary care setting, including Eclipse, Optimise RX and repeat prescribing processes.
Ensure the safe and secure handling of medicines in primary care, including the use of controlled drugs, to ensure that relevant medicines management standards are met.
Lead and support the investigation of performance issues relating to Medicines Optimisation.
Support the integration of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy across the system.
Develop or collaborate in research and audit programmes to review aspects of prescribing or pharmaceutical service provision.
Identify and lead on projects across the ICB and system, working with the Medicines Optimisation teams in other localities as needed.
Identify and lead on projects in the locality where there is a need specific to the locality considering if the need is applicable to other localities.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Relevant post graduate qualification, Diploma/MSc in Clinical Pharmacy/Pharmacy Practice, or Prescribing Sciences (or equivalent experience) Experience Essential Experience of providing prescribing advice and support in primary care.
Experience in identifying, leading and initiating change and developments.
Experience of supporting and developing other members of staff.
Skills Essential Ability to manage discrete projects from concept to completion across wide geographical or organisational areas.
Leadership skills to develop and lead teams.
Ability to work strategically and operationally.
Driving license and access to a car.
Skills Essential Leadership skills to develop and lead teams.
Exceptional comprehensive written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical and presentation skills (verbal and written) Ability to work both as team member and independently.

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