Lead Pharmacist - High Cost Drugs Band 8A

Jarrodean Healthcare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare service in Guernsey as a Lead Pharmacist for High Cost Drugs. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage high-cost drug practices while working in a supportive team within an idyllic island environment. The role includes competitive salary, relocation benefits, and many more perks.

Benefits

Relocation payment of £5,000

Annual bonus of £1,605

Flat rate of 20% income tax

Higher-than-UK salary

No council tax or VAT

Friendly, low-crime lifestyle

Qualifications

• Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.
• At least three years of UK post-registration practice experience.
• Experience with High Cost Drugs and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing high-cost drug processes and liaising with various healthcare staff.
• Reviewing and optimizing dispensing procedures for cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to improve drug management.

Skills

Medicines Optimization

Influencing Skills

Communication Skills

Education

GPhC registration

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join the Hospital Pharmacy team as Lead Pharmacist for High Cost Drugs within the Health Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

Position Overview

This is a newly created post that will impact practice related to the management of High Cost Drugs across all specialties on the island of Guernsey, in both the Acute/Hospital and Community/Primary Care settings.

You will be part of the Prescribing Support Unit, working alongside the Prescribing Advisor, the Senior PSU Clinical Pharmacist, the High Cost Drugs Senior Pharmacy Technician, providing oversight and clinical support on the management of high-cost drugs for islanders in the community.

Team and Responsibilities

Joining a team of 7 Lead Pharmacists and reporting to the Chief Pharmacist, your responsibilities will include:

1. Being part of the Prescribing Support Unit and collaborating with team members to oversee high-cost drug management.
2. Reviewing current prescribing and dispensing processes for high-cost drugs to develop and future-proof the service, aiming to maximize savings for taxpayers.
3. Identifying the most cost-effective dispensing routes, including on or off-island Homecare or through a wholly-owned pharmacy subsidiary.

Stakeholder Liaison

You will liaise with:

• The Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Prescribing Advisor, Pharmacy Hospital Services Manager, Lead and Senior Pharmacy Technicians, and other pharmacy staff.
• Management staff, external agencies, patient groups, pharmaceutical industry representatives.
• Medical, Nursing, and Pharmacy staff in primary and secondary care.

Additional Information

Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system but uses its own salary scales. The Band 8A salary range from 1st January is £70,723 to £84,752, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher out-of-hours rates if applicable. Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for leave entitlements.

The island has a population of 65,000, with beautiful beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port.

About the Role

The health service delivers comprehensive care, including acute hospital services and community support. The pharmacy team provides high-quality services supported by modern equipment and highly recruited healthcare professionals.

Person Requirements

• Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist.
• At least three years of UK post-registration practice experience.
• Experience in Medicines Optimization, specifically related to High Cost Drugs.
• Strong influencing and communication skills to foster stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to act independently with appropriate supervision.

Benefits of Working in Guernsey

• Higher-than-UK salary.
• Annual bonus of £1,605.
• Flat rate of 20% income tax.
• No council tax or VAT.
• Relocation payment of £5,000 and allowances for private rental.
• A friendly, low-crime, continental lifestyle.