Clinical Response Pharmacist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communication

1. Advise the Deputy Director and other colleagues in All Hazards Public Health Response on all pharmaceutical matters related to core clinical response business deliverables, including global health security and incident response
2. Oversee the preparation of high-level communications (e.g. briefing papers, discussion andoption papers etc.) to the relevant UKHSA and DHSC led Medical Counter Measures Stockpile Groups.
3. Contribute to addressing UKHSAs priorities in relation to CBRN medical countermeasures to mitigate potential risk to health in collaboration with relevant health and care partners
4. Work with communication colleagues in the development and implementation of national roll-out of relevant guidance
5. Commission and coordinate work as required
6. Lead response to internal and external enquiries relating to the topic area
7. Foster effective high-level and operational relationships with key national stakeholders and Devolved Administration colleagues
8. Lead the development of UKHSA publications such as reports, guidelines, toolkits etc. and take responsibility for their dissemination and implementation
9. Undertake all assigned work in accordance with UKHSA risk management systems, policies and procedures
10. Communicating changes in laws, regulations or best practices that may impact the use of Medical Counter Measures to the relevant stakeholders
11. Supporting communication and resolution of incidents related to MCMs where relevant

Workstream

1. Provide professional pharmaceutical leadership and advice for the All Hazards Public HealthResponse division on delivery of its responsibilities and programmes including:a. pharmaceutical leadership, advice and input to evidence reviews as appropriate.b. pharmaceutical leadership and input to the development and review of clinicalguidance (planned and during incident response) and publications
2. Provide expert pharmaceutical advice on products to stockpile, storagerequirements and deployment times.
3. Provide clinical response and pharmaceutical professional leadership to the UK StockpileDevelopment Group and other governance mechanisms led by All Hazards Public Health Response
4. Provide advice and recommendations on stockpiling (eg products themselves, storage, shelf life, labelling requirements, deployment issues) to UKHSA's Operating processes
5. Ensure appropriate mechanisms and up to date documentation are in place e.g. Protocols and Patient Group Directions(PGDs), and lead on the development, review and quality assurance of PGDs and protocols, adhering to the UKHSA PGD and Medicines Governance policies and operationalisation
6. Liaise with the Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Governance on Medicines Governance andPGD policies and procedures
7. Provide expert advice towards external consultations related to areas of responsibility
8. Support incident response, focusing on advice and guidance, from a professional pharmaceutical perspective.
9. Support the AHPHR deliverables on global health security
10. Oversee the formulation of responses to Parliamentary Questions, and other externalenquiries, where pharmaceutical input is required.
11. Participate in training and exercising including teaching and educational activities, developing and delivering training on medicines governance, compliance standards and safe medication practices in relation to MCMs.
12. Participate in or lead relevant AHPHR and wider audits and other quality improvement work.

Governance

• Work with the Responsible Person to ensure all advice is within legislation and adheres to best practice.

Research and Development

Draw on behavioural science and apply social marketing techniques to optimise work programmes and participate in research if relevant.Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Selection Process Details:

Please be aware that we will assess on the 9 essential criteria and 1 desirable criteria stated on the advert rather than the full list on the job description document.

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your knowledge and experience and skills outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1:Application & Sift

You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria and 1 desirable criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

• Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)

• 1250word Statement of Suitability.

This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.

The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together.

Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria

• Meets some essential criteria

• Meets no essential criteria

In order to be shortlisted you must meet all and some of the essential criteria listed above.

Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on.

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment

Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a (single) remote interview

Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview

There will be a Technical Test, assessment, and a Presentation.

Interviews will be held mid/late March. Please note, these dates are subject to change.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants).

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC).

Security Clearance Level Requirement.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance.

For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC). UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice

Person Specification

Qualification 2

Essential

• Post-graduate pharmacy qualification i.e. Masters Degree in Pharmacy

Knowledge and Experience 1

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience preferably in a clinical setting

Knowledge and Experience 2

Essential

• Understanding of medicines licensing and legislation governing PGDs

Skills, Capabilities and Behaviours 1

Essential

• Able to communicate complex ideas in an easily understood way

Skills, Capabilities and Behaviours 2

Essential

• Ability to interpret and analyse information from a variety of sources and make judgements and decisions on this basis

Skills, Capabilities and Behaviours 3

Essential

• Computer literacy including word processing, Access and Excel

Skills, Capabilities and Behaviours 4

Essential

• Effective organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight and changing deadlines.

Equality and Diversity 1

Essential

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships.

Desirable

Desirable

• Strategic and operational planning experience

Qualification 1

Essential

• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council- lead criteria

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool and London

10 South Colonnade

London

E14 5EA

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)