Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Inflammatory Bowel Services

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare provider is seeking an advanced specialist pharmacist to lead clinical pharmacy services for patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease. The role involves clinical assessment and treatment in outpatient clinics, requiring Pharmacist Independent Prescriber skills. Benefits include generous annual leave and NHS pension scheme membership.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance support

Local financial advice from Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Advanced specialization in clinical pharmacy services.
• Skills in clinical assessment and treatment of IBD patients.
• Experience as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide clinical pharmacy services for IBD patients.
• Contribute to development of prescribing policies.
• Participate in on-call and out-of-hours services.

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will be an advanced specialist leading and providing safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical pharmacy services to patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. The role supports high-quality pharmaceutical care for IBD patients and involves clinical assessment and treatment in scheduled outpatient clinics, using skills as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical pharmacy services for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
• Clinically assess and treat IBD patients effectively in scheduled outpatient clinics according to the prescribed job plan, utilising Pharmacist Independent Prescriber skills as required.
• Contribute to the development of prescribing policies for groups of patients treated by clinical specialists (e.g., Shared Care Guidelines for care across primary/secondary care).
• Support the safe and cost-effective use of high-cost drug therapies within the field of inflammatory bowel disease.
• Horizon scan for upcoming novel therapeutics and proactively submit new drug applications to the Trust's Medicines Optimisation Group to support prompt access to new therapeutics.
• Engage with colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry to identify and gain access to commercial financial agreements and rebate schemes to ensure resources are utilised effectively.
• Participate in the pharmacy department on-call and out-of-hours pharmacy services rota as required.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies; the Trust requires safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults and promotes safeguarding by implementing policies and procedures and acting promptly on concerns.
• Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check (cost described in the original posting) and join the DBS update service as a condition of employment.
• Familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy and obtain approval from your current line manager before applying for a secondment opportunity.

Additional Information

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. The Trust emphasizes values-based behaviours and invites candidates to describe alignment with its values in their application. The Trust participates in the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment; previous public service experience may be recognised for statutory entitlements.

Benefits

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance – loans, savings, budgeting and debt tips
• Stockport Credit Union – for local financial advice