Job summary
This role will focus on medicines value across the Trust. Whilst the post will be based within and focus predominantly on Pharmacy practices, there is an expectation that the post holder will engage with colleagues across the Trust and beyond.
The core focus is in achieving best value use of medicines and this role will lead on coordinating the efficient, effective, and timely delivery of value.
The key relationships to this post will be with the Associate Director of Pharmacy, Operations & Technical Lead and Deputy Director of Pharmacy, who in tandem with the post holder will be accountable for the delivery of optimal medicines value.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for optimising medicines value across UHCW. This will require a highly motivated individual with a desire to succeed. The right candidate will possess the skills to lead, manage and develop teams including digital, procurement and outsourced outpatients to achieve maximum efficiency and value.
If this is you, please see details of full responsibilities in the job description and person specification.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Securing optimised Medicines Value across UHCW.
- Develop annual financial plans and horizon scanning both within UHCW and the wider system.
- Lead on Waste Reduction Planning (WRP) in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy.
- To provide oversight, leadership and management to the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution team.
- Optimise procurement practices to ensure best value is achieved, provide assurance on framework/contract compliance and the effective practice of off contract claims.
- To report live the impact of medicines supply changes which could lead to efficiencies or cost pressures.
- To develop and upkeep live medicines value dashboards which can be demonstrably used both within the pharmacy department and across the wider Trust and system.
- To provide contract management and support to the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy services across UHCW.
- To manage operational performance of the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy services across UHCW. To assist the Deputy Director of Pharmacy by providing the relevant data and agenda setting for all monthly, quarterly and annual meetings.
- To review monthly invoicing and assurance of contract utilisation by the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy provider.
- To confirm and resolve associated queries, credits and outstanding invoices with the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy services across UHCW.
- To provide contract management support for the direct to wards fluid contract supplied by an external provider.
- To manage the retention, upkeep and renewal cycles of all Pharmacy-managed SLAs.
- To proactively engage with Clinical Groups and Senior Pharmacists to identify and articulate medicines value opportunities. In tandem with these stakeholders, to embed an annual horizon scanning cycle for non-High Cost Drugs.
- To be the lead developer of business cases across the Pharmacy Department.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Securing optimised Medicines Value across UHCW.
- Develop annual financial plans and horizon scanning both within UHCW and the wider system.
- Lead on Waste Reduction Planning (WRP) in conjunction with the Deputy Director of Pharmacy.
- To provide oversight, leadership and management to the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution team.
- Optimise procurement practices to ensure best value is achieved, provide assurance on framework/contract compliance and the effective practice of off contract claims.
- To report live the impact of medicines supply changes which could lead to efficiencies or cost pressures.
- To develop and upkeep live medicines value dashboards which can be demonstrably used both within the pharmacy department and across the wider Trust and system.
- To provide contract management and support to the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy services across UHCW.
- To manage operational performance of the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy services across UHCW. To assist the Deputy Director of Pharmacy by providing the relevant data and agenda setting for all monthly, quarterly and annual meetings.
- To review monthly invoicing and assurance of contract utilisation by the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy provider.
- To confirm and resolve associated queries, credits and outstanding invoices with the outsourced Outpatient Pharmacy services across UHCW.
- To provide contract management support for the direct to wards fluid contract supplied by an external provider.
- To manage the retention, upkeep and renewal cycles of all Pharmacy-managed SLAs.
- To proactively engage with Clinical Groups and Senior Pharmacists to identify and articulate medicines value opportunities. In tandem with these stakeholders, to embed an annual horizon scanning cycle for non-High Cost Drugs.
- To be the lead developer of business cases across the Pharmacy Department.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
