Job summary
o To lead the LCHS Medicines Management/Optimisation team and take corporate responsibility for Medicines Management services across the Trust, whilst being accountable for ensuring that national and local targets are met, and a quality service is provided to patients.
o Work within the medical directorate on relevant safety agenda matters.
o Lead on audit and NICE compliance.
o To co-chair CSEG with Deputy DON.
o Represent the medical directorate where required
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this job are detailed in the job description. Please see job description attached to the vacancy.
About us
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is in the top 25 per cent of all community trusts for overall staff engagement in the 2021 NHS National Staff Survey.
At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives. Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments. Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme. Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more https://www.lincolnshirecommunityhealthservices.nhs.uk/join-us/learning-and-dev
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this job are explained in the job description. Please see detailed job description attached to the vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main responsibilities of this job are explained in the job description. Please see detailed job description attached to the vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified pharmacist
- CD-AO training
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Membership of Professional Body e.g., Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
- Post-graduate Clinical qualification or proven clinical experience e.g., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Graduate - NHS Leadership Academy programme e.g., Nye Bevan
- Master's in management/leadership
- Diploma in Governance
- MHPS case manager training
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide expert advice on professional & leadership matters relating to pharmacy and medicines
- Strong critical thinking and strategic planning skills
- Able to plan, develop & deliver the professional vision and strategy for pharmacy services
- Extensive knowledge of the national pharmacy and healthcare landscape and local healthcare system
- Sound knowledge of healthcare financial planning and budgeting
- Ability to successfully manage challenging situations often dealing with complex and conflicting issues
- A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design
- Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards, NICE guidance and relevant legislation relating to drugs, medicines, and pharmacy practice
- Experience using quality improvement methods to support implementation of new services
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate experience of Board of Director level interactions
- QSIR practitioner
- Case manager training
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent senior management experience in a mental health/community healthcare organisation at senior grade including some or all of the following o Workforce o Finance/budget o Supplies/procurement o Performance o Governance
- Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernisation and innovation within pharmacy but also within the wider Trust
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking
- Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
Desirable
- Project management of capital projects
- Experience of using formal risk assessment & risk management methodology
- Experience of delivering change across organisational boundaries
- Experience of delivering change across organisational boundaries
- Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
- Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of involvement in Trust level strategic planning and development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified pharmacist
- CD-AO training
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Membership of Professional Body e.g., Royal Pharmaceutical Society
- Independent Prescriber
- Post-graduate Clinical qualification or proven clinical experience e.g., Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Graduate - NHS Leadership Academy programme e.g., Nye Bevan
- Master's in management/leadership
- Diploma in Governance
- MHPS case manager training
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide expert advice on professional & leadership matters relating to pharmacy and medicines
- Strong critical thinking and strategic planning skills
- Able to plan, develop & deliver the professional vision and strategy for pharmacy services
- Extensive knowledge of the national pharmacy and healthcare landscape and local healthcare system
- Sound knowledge of healthcare financial planning and budgeting
- Ability to successfully manage challenging situations often dealing with complex and conflicting issues
- A clear understanding of current and proposed NHS developments/direction and impact on service provision/design
- Demonstrable knowledge of Healthcare Standards incl. relevant Hospital Pharmacy Standards, NICE guidance and relevant legislation relating to drugs, medicines, and pharmacy practice
- Experience using quality improvement methods to support implementation of new services
Desirable
- Ability to demonstrate experience of Board of Director level interactions
- QSIR practitioner
- Case manager training
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent senior management experience in a mental health/community healthcare organisation at senior grade including some or all of the following o Workforce o Finance/budget o Supplies/procurement o Performance o Governance
- Evidence of active leadership in change management, service modernisation and innovation within pharmacy but also within the wider Trust
- Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills and innovative thinking
- Ability to work outside of traditional boundaries
Desirable
- Project management of capital projects
- Experience of using formal risk assessment & risk management methodology
- Experience of delivering change across organisational boundaries
- Experience of delivering change across organisational boundaries
- Involvement in serious untoward incident investigations and investigations linked to healthcare complaints
- Experience of effective partnership working with internal and external stakeholders
- Evidence of involvement in Trust level strategic planning and development
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).
