Lead Pharmacist Clinical Effectiveness

5 months ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Would you like the opportunity to play a crucial lead pharmacist role as a part of a progressive, patient focused Pharmacy service?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. You'll lead the development and implementation of clinical and cost effectiveness medicines utilisation strategies across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

This post can be based at either Musgrove Park or Yeovil District Hospitals.

Main duties of the job

As the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Effectiveness, you'll work closely and in collaboration with commissioners, ICB and NHSE regional specialist commissioning teams, to develop and deliver efficiency savings plans for High-Cost Drugs budgets and medicine utilisation in Somerset.

Building close relationships with clinical teams you'll actively support the development and implementation of treatment pathways for high-cost drugs and new treatments.

As a key member of the Trusts Drug and Therapeutics Committee you will manage the Trust formulary with a robust evidenced based approach, alongside clear implementation plans for new therapies, formulary decisions and the implementation of NICE and commissioner endorsed treatments.

As a member of the clinical pharmacy team you will contribute to the delivery of general high quality clinical pharmacy services meeting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.

If you are a motivated and visionary pharmacist looking to make a significant impact in clinical effectiveness, we would love to hear from you.

About us

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated Trust providing acute, mental health and community health services for the people of Somerset. The Trust provides services for Community Health and Mental Health from multiple inpatient units and community sites, throughout Somerset. The Trust has 2 acute sites, Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree or equivalent in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma and/or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and/or General Pharmacy PracticeFull current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Desirable

Registered independent prescriberA recognised NHS leadership qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Demonstrable pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level (min 5 years) Significant experience in clinical pharmacy management of complex patients Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients) Significant experience of in-house one-to-one teaching, including clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staff Experience of staff management, appraisal and objective setting Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning

Desirable

Financial management

Additional Criteria

Essential

Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practiceDemonstrable commitment to continuous professional developmentUnderstanding of NHS drug budgets, providers and commissioners (ICB, NHSE Specialised commissioning etc) Able to co-ordinate and manage audit and improvement project work. High quality communication skills: written, verbal, telephonic and the ability to work virtually using electronic means such as MS Teams

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