Regional Specialised Medicines Advisor

NHS England; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS England South West Specialised Commissioning invites a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial hospital experience to join our regional team. You will use your pharmaceutical expertise to advise on commissioning, manage high-cost medicines and support evidence-based decisions across the South West.

You will evaluate clinical and cost effectiveness, analyse budget impact, and work with clinical, analytical and finance colleagues to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable use of specialised

Qualifications

• GPhC registration and UK-accredited MPharm degree
• Substantial post-registration hospital pharmacy experience
• Postgraduate diploma or equivalent with master's level knowledge
• Experience with national/local medicines commissioning and high-cost medicines
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to support the commissioning and management of specialised medicines
• Evaluate clinical and cost effectiveness and assess budget impact
• Analyse medicines-use data and monitor expenditure on high-cost drugs
• Support fair and equitable access to NICE-approved therapies
• Collaborate with NHS England colleagues to optimise service development

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Time management

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

MPharm degree

Postgraduate diploma or master's level knowledge

Job description

NHS England South West Specialised Commissioning invites a GPhC-registered pharmacist with substantial hospital experience to join our regional team. You will use your pharmaceutical expertise to advise on commissioning, manage high-cost medicines and support evidence-based decisions across the South West.

You will evaluate clinical and cost effectiveness, analyse budget impact, and work with clinical, analytical and finance colleagues to ensure safe, equitable and sustainable use of specialised