Job summary
Senior Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacoeconomics - Band 8a
A unique opportunity has arisen to apply for the role of Senior Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacoeconomics at North Bristol Trust (NBT). We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and forward-thinking individual to join our friendly pharmacy team at NBT. If you are keen to take the next step in your career development, specialising in both Formulary and Commissioning, we would love to hear from you.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th June
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for:-
- supporting the work of the Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Joint Formulary Group by ensuring NBT adheres to the BNSSG formulary, through critical appraisal of new drugs, audit and development of clinical pathways. There is a strong working relationship with our commissioners that you will build on and help support prescribing issues at the interface.
- supporting the governance and reporting of high costs drugs at NBT. You will play a key part in identifying Clinical Initiative Savings and implementing changes in practice to realise the savings.
- developing your clinical expertise by providing a clinical ward commitment to a dedicated area. The role includes a commitment to our 7 day working service involving evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
This is a diverse role that requires interaction with a variety of stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire ICB to promote the BNSSG Formulary and associated guidelines.
We are looking for candidates with:
- Excellent Communication and problem-solving skills
- Highly developed Critical Appraisal Skills
- Passion to develop a high-quality service
- Enthusiasm for service development and innovation
- Ability to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Bristol is consistently voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts and gastronomic scenes, a wide range of modern and state of the art shopping, recreation and leisure facilities, a wealth of great local family days out, fantastic transport links for local, national and internal holidays, and it has a rich history. If you prefer country, village or smaller town living, NBT is also easily commutable from a range of attractive locations in North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and South Wales (e.g. Portishead, Chepstow)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of responsibilities include:-
- Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a clinically and cost effective BNSSG Joint Formulary within North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) on behalf of the BNSSG Joint Formulary Group.
- To ensure that the Formulary promotes safe, efficient, economical, evidence-based and rational prescribing of medicines so that treatment is optimised and risks to patients are minimised.
- To be a member of the BNSSG Joint Formulary Group.
- Provide pharmaceutical input to the production of relevant procedures, prescribing guidelines and integrated care pathways, particularly regarding medicines which are high risk or high cost.
- To ensure that NICE guidance is taken fully into account when developing the BNSSG Joint Formulary and to attend the local NICE College as required.
- Responsible for auditing NBT compliance with BNSSG Joint formulary and actioning change where appropriate to improve compliance.
- Responsible for the processes that manage the use of medicines outside of the formulary, liaising with Clinical Directors as appropriate.
- To influence and negotiate with Consultant medical staff (or equivalent), GPs, specialist nurses and Pharmacy colleagues in producing the Formulary and address prescribing issues across the primary / secondary care interface.
- Provide the finance department with required monthly expenditure reports for all high cost drugs.
- To liaise with the NHS England Area Team Specialised Commissioning Pharmacist and local Integrated Care Boards ICBs to ensure that the BNSSG Joint Formulary and prescribing within NBT reflects national policy and that funding is being appropriately claimed.
- Fully engaged with Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) process and be actively involved in ensuring identified initiatives produce actual savings.
- Contribute to implementation and maintenance of commissioner prior approval systems and commissioning policies.
- To develop and promote an awareness and training programme for medical, pharmacy and nursing staff which ensures compliance with the BNSSG Joint Formulary within North Bristol NHS Trust.
- Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based and rational use of medicines in line with the Trust Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients are minimised.
For more information, please see the attached job description and Person Specification or contact Maggie Pugh, Associate Director of Pharmacy, Business Planning on 0117 41 42283 or Kim Jefferson, current post holder on 0117 41 42321
Job description
Job responsibilities
Summary of responsibilities include:-
- Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a clinically and cost effective BNSSG Joint Formulary within North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) on behalf of the BNSSG Joint Formulary Group.
- To ensure that the Formulary promotes safe, efficient, economical, evidence-based and rational prescribing of medicines so that treatment is optimised and risks to patients are minimised.
- To be a member of the BNSSG Joint Formulary Group.
- Provide pharmaceutical input to the production of relevant procedures, prescribing guidelines and integrated care pathways, particularly regarding medicines which are high risk or high cost.
- To ensure that NICE guidance is taken fully into account when developing the BNSSG Joint Formulary and to attend the local NICE College as required.
- Responsible for auditing NBT compliance with BNSSG Joint formulary and actioning change where appropriate to improve compliance.
- Responsible for the processes that manage the use of medicines outside of the formulary, liaising with Clinical Directors as appropriate.
- To influence and negotiate with Consultant medical staff (or equivalent), GPs, specialist nurses and Pharmacy colleagues in producing the Formulary and address prescribing issues across the primary / secondary care interface.
- Provide the finance department with required monthly expenditure reports for all high cost drugs.
- To liaise with the NHS England Area Team Specialised Commissioning Pharmacist and local Integrated Care Boards ICBs to ensure that the BNSSG Joint Formulary and prescribing within NBT reflects national policy and that funding is being appropriately claimed.
- Fully engaged with Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) process and be actively involved in ensuring identified initiatives produce actual savings.
- Contribute to implementation and maintenance of commissioner prior approval systems and commissioning policies.
- To develop and promote an awareness and training programme for medical, pharmacy and nursing staff which ensures compliance with the BNSSG Joint Formulary within North Bristol NHS Trust.
- Clinically screen prescriptions to ensure the safe, efficient, evidence-based and rational use of medicines in line with the Trust Formulary and departmental policies so that risks to patients are minimised.
For more information, please see the attached job description and Person Specification or contact Maggie Pugh, Associate Director of Pharmacy, Business Planning on 0117 41 42283 or Kim Jefferson, current post holder on 0117 41 42321
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Work experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of teaching or supporting learning
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of management or leadership
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Critical appriasal skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- Provide highly specialised advice in order to enhance patient care whilst ensuring compliance with medicines legislation
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to publish
Personnal qualities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a Multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- UK registered Pharmacist
- Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
- Evidence of CPD
Work experience
Essential
- UK hospital pharmacy experience
- Relevant clinical pharmacy experience
- Experience of teaching or supporting learning
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of management or leadership
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Critical appriasal skills
- Able to manage time and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- Provide highly specialised advice in order to enhance patient care whilst ensuring compliance with medicines legislation
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to publish
Personnal qualities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
- Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a Multidisciplinary team
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).
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).
