Lead Pharmacist – Homecare and High Cost Drugs

2 weeks ago

Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Are you ready to make a difference?

The pharmacy team at West Suffolk Hospital NHS Trust is undergoing an exciting transformation. We have recently got additional funding to expand our Home Care team and are now looking for an exceptional individual to join us as Lead Pharmacist - Homecare and High Cost Drugs. You will be working long side our Principal Pharmacist responsible for Primary/Secondary Care Interface, High-Cost Drugs and Cost Improvement Plan, the Homer care pharmacy team as well as clinicians to continue developing the service.

This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of shaping the future of healthcare in our community to improve health outcomes, reduce health inequalities, deliver medicines value, and maintain a thriving, financially viable health economy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Manage 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.

Be 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.

Be responsible for the implementation and management of processes for approval, appropriate use and audit of PbR excluded medication for Rheumatology and Ophthalmology.

Ensure that those Rheumatology and Ophthalmology treatments supported by NICE technology appraisal guidance are implemented according to published recommendations.

Manage the development and delivery of homecare services within the Trust through management of the homecare team in accordance with published national homecare standards.

Work 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.

Network 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.

About us

#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.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see full job description attached to view main job responsibilities

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.

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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

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

MSc in Clinical or Technical Pharmacy Independent prescribing qualification Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society

Experience and knowledge

Essential

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

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

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

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

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