Lead Pharmacist - Cheshire

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (Integrated Care Board) as a Lead Clinical Pharmacist. Cheshire and Merseyside ICB covers a population of 2.7million people with services provided by 17 NHS trusts, 349 GP practices, 9 local authorities and 590 pharmacies. The post holder will work as a lead member of a place Medicines Optimisation team to support in delivering the objectives of the functions of the team.

Working as a lead member of the Medicines Optimisation Team, you will lead on identifying, promoting and sharing best practice. You will also lead on quality improvement with respect to medicines optimisation, and ensure the safe, effective, and economic use of medicines. You will be a lead within your team and will work on key areas of medicines optimisation across both your place and the ICB footprint.

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively. They will be an effective leader with extensive clinical knowledge and expertise in medicines management, with a passion for medicines optimisation and medicines safety.

Main duties of the job

This will be varied and will adapt over time as the Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy function develops. However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: -

To lead on the development and delivery of safe, effective and cost-effective use of the medicines resources in accordance with the medicines optimisation agenda.

Responsible for delivering, managing, and developing a specific clinical area/programme of the medicines management optimisation plan which may be at place or ICB level.

Undertakes risk management and ensure compliance with medicines legislation.

Responsible for leading and delivering specialist advice on a specific component of the optimisation plan which may be at place or ICB level.

To manage and lead a team providing prescribing support/input.

To lead and develop clinical audit and provide specialist training.

Deputise for a Head of Medicines Management or appropriate senior colleague.

To lead and provide specialist expertise regarding commissioning or redesign of services pertaining to the use of medicines.

Lead and provide specialist advice pertaining to medicines at relevant meetings.

Undertake duties directed and delegated by the HOM consistent with grade and competence.

The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder can expect to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based on ability and merit as measured against a criteria for this role.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and we foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

493-ICB-7023730

Job locations

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents.

Please note, the ICB's Cheshire office locations can be considered when allocating the successful candidate's office base.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents.

Please note, the ICB's Cheshire office locations can be considered when allocating the successful candidate's office base.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience working at a senior level including primary care and multi sector experience.
  • Evidence of line managing staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
  • Independent prescribing qualification or working towards/intention of obtaining
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent e.g. completion of CPPE pathway

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, providing and receiving highly complex medicines related information to Consultants, GPs, nurses, other healthcare and social care professionals, practice staff and patients (some of whom may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities). Specialist expertise in relation to clinical and commissioning functions of pharmacy developed over several years of practice
  • Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff at all levels.
  • Evidence of ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience working at a senior level including primary care and multi sector experience.
  • Evidence of line managing staff

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development
  • Independent prescribing qualification or working towards/intention of obtaining
  • Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent e.g. completion of CPPE pathway

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, providing and receiving highly complex medicines related information to Consultants, GPs, nurses, other healthcare and social care professionals, practice staff and patients (some of whom may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities). Specialist expertise in relation to clinical and commissioning functions of pharmacy developed over several years of practice
  • Evidence of ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff at all levels.
  • Evidence of ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

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.

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.

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

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ


Employer's website

https://www.cheshireandmerseysidepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Address

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ


Employer's website

https://www.cheshireandmerseysidepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medicines Management - Cheshire

Janet Kenyon

janet.kenyon@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

493-ICB-7023730

Job locations

Infinity House

Mallard Way

Crewe

CW1 6ZQ


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