Job Opportunity: Specialist Pharmacist – Clinical Services- Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist Pharmacist in Clinical Services to lead clinical pharmacy services, implement policies, and deliver expert pharmaceutical care. The role requires expertise in managing drug expenditure and providing specialized clinical advice to healthcare professionals. Candidates should have a dynamic approach to leading clinical pharmacy initiatives, ensuring they align with local and national guidelines.

Qualifications

• Dynamic specialist pharmacist experienced in clinical services.
• Ability to lead clinical pharmacy services and implement policies.
• Expertise in evidence-based prescribing and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Principal Pharmacist and lead clinical services.
• Implement evidence-based prescribing guidelines.
• Provide specialized clinical advice to healthcare professionals.
• Monitor drug expenditure and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Job description

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.

Leadership

• 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.

Clinical Responsibilities

• 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.

Financial Management

• 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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