Medicines Optimisation Support Hub (MOSH) Clinical Pharmacist Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction

Professional development

Flexible working

Reasonable adjustments

Learning & OD program

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Pharmacist Lead to head the Medicines Optimisation Support Hub, providing clinical oversight of central medicines optimisation projects, reviews and MHRA alert management.

The role is split between the hub and general practice, with at least one day a week in practices, and includes line management of the MOSH Operational Manager; independent prescribing with GPhC registration is required, with a focus on procedures, training and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent (BPharm).
• Sufficient post-qualification experience.
• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of MOSH SOPs and team training.
• Provide clinical oversight and expert advice on operational development.
• Oversee the smooth running of centralised clinical services under MOSH.
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide direct patient-facing and remote centralised medication reviews and monitoring.
• Line manage the MOSH Operational Manager (AfC Band 6).

Skills

Independent prescribing

Influencing others

Clinical medication reviews

Education

Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent (BPharm)

Sufficient post-qualification experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Databases

Job description

This senior clinical pharmacist lead post sits within the Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Team at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust, leading the Medicines Optimisation Support Hub. The work centres on clinical oversight of central medicines optimisation projects, medication reviews and MHRA alert management, plus developing the hub's procedures and training. The role is split between the hub and general practice, with at least one day a week in practices, and includes line management of the operational manager. Independent prescribing and GPhC registration are needed.

What the job involves

• Lead development of MOSH standard operating procedures and team training, including delivery
• Provide clinical oversight and expert advice on operational development, linking clinical practice with service development
• Oversee the smooth running of centralised clinical services under the Pharmaceutical Adviser Community Pharmacy and Public Health
• Lead clinical advice and support to MOSH officers, the supervisor and the operational manager, and deliver the medicines optimisation workplan (PCN DES, Black Country ICB work streams, practice support)
• Oversee MHRA central alerts and medicines safety incidents managed via the MOSH, supporting the Governance Lead Pharmacist
• Monitor service delivery and outcomes
• Work with GP practices, PCN pharmacist leads, PCNs, patient representatives, the ICB, member practices and community pharmacy
• Lead clinical audits and quality improvement, including antimicrobial stewardship, dependence-forming medication, and falls and frailty
• Provide direct patient-facing and remote centralised medication reviews and monitoring
• Advise practices on medicines optimisation, medicines waste, adherence, admissions avoidance and repeat prescribing
• Act as clinical point of contact for medicines queries arriving at the MOSH, including planned expansion to Sandwell practices (subject to confirmation)
• Line manage the MOSH Operational Manager (AfC Band 6)

Qualifications

• Master's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent (BPharm)
• Sufficient post-qualification experience

Registration & licences

• Mandatory registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience

• Experience of influencing others
• Experience of conducting clinical medication reviews

Skills & knowledge

• Proficient in IT, including MS Office, Outlook, and Excel spreadsheets and databases
• Independent prescribing skills, used within competency

Nice to have

• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy, prescribing studies or equivalent academic pharmacy course, or equivalent recognisable experience
• Previous experience in general practice or a similar clinical role
• An appreciation of the nature of GPs and general practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills

What’s offered

• Structured induction alongside MOSH colleagues, clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
• Support from senior colleagues for professional development
• Flexible working options under the NHS People Promise
• Reasonable adjustments where possible
• Learning and OD programme covering communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency and values