Specialist Pharmacist – Clinical Services

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Specialist Pharmacist in Clinical Services to join our team at NHS Jobs. This role is pivotal in leading and enhancing our clinical pharmacy services.

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist for Clinical Services as necessary.
• Lead clinical pharmacy services for patients within the Care Group alongside the Principal Pharmacist.
• Propose and implement policies and procedures to improve the pharmacy service, aligning with national and international guidelines.
• Lead and comment on policy and service changes, contributing to pharmacy service developments in line with departmental and Trust policy.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate evidence-based prescribing guidelines and protocols for Trust-wide and Acute Speciality Medicine use.
• Ensure services align with local and national policies, guidelines, and frameworks.
• Contribute to and adhere to clinical pharmacy service standards.

• Act as a specialist practitioner and expert pharmacist in the Care Group.
• Promote and deliver pharmaceutical care for Care Group patients and the wider patient population.
• Provide highly specialised, evidence-based clinical advice and information to healthcare professionals.
• Participate in and contribute to the clinical/ward pharmacy service.
• Actively participate in consultant ward rounds as appropriate.
• Participate in outpatient clinics and assist in further developing the pharmacist’s role in this area.
• Undertake patient medication review sessions and patient reviews in outpatient clinics as necessary.

• Support the Principal Pharmacist in monitoring drug expenditure within the Care Group, providing accurate expenditure information to the Clinical Director and General Manager.
• Identify potential cost-saving areas within the Care Group and implement systems to achieve savings and control prescribing costs.
• Use horizon scanning techniques to identify future high-cost medications.
• Support the development and implementation of policies to control drug expenditure and ensure cost-effective prescribing.

For a detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description.

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