Required Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist – Band 8a-NHS Jobs

jobs pharmaguidelines; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Ipswich is seeking a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist (Band 8a) to improve health outcomes and reduce harm through expert advice on medicines. The role includes developing strategies and collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates will be registered pharmacists with experience in medicines optimisation and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £50,952 to £57,349 annually.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with qualifications.
• Experience in medicines optimisation and prescribing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of health and care delivery settings.
• Commitment to improving population health through medicines optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of medicines optimisation strategies.
• Provide expert advice on medicines optimisation and prescribing.
• Contribute to the commissioning of safe and effective services.
• Ensure cost-effective resource use and improved patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with health professionals to integrate medicines practice.

Skills

Medicines optimisation

Strong communication

Collaboration

Education

Registered Pharmacist with relevant qualifications

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist – Band 8a

Location: Ipswich, IP1 2BX

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Contract

Salary: £50,952.00 to £57,349.00 per year

Hours: Full-time

Posting Date: 19 December 2023

Closing Date: 07 January 2024

Job Reference: D9710-ICB254

Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist (Band 8a) to join our dynamic team at NHS Jobs. As a key player in our organization, you will contribute to the implementation, delivery, and monitoring of the Alliances and ICBs medicines optimisation strategy. The primary focus of this role is to enhance health outcomes, reduce avoidable harm, and avoid waste through expert advice on matters related to medicines optimisation and prescribing.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and delivery of medicines optimisation strategies.
• Provide expert advice on medicines optimisation and prescribing.
• Contribute to the commissioning of safe and effective services that meet the needs of the local population.
• Ensure cost-effective use of resources, reduced risks associated with medicines use, and improved patient outcomes and experience.
• Collaborate with health and care professionals to integrate medicines practice across the system.
• Promote safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of medicines.
• Provide up-to-date, unbiased information about medicines, treatments, and care pathways.
• Support practitioners and patients in making the best use of medicines.
• Minimize harm caused by medicines and develop local guidelines and care pathways.
• Support other health and care providers to deliver high-quality, efficient, safe, well-led, timely, responsive, effective, and equitable medicines optimisation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Pharmacist with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in medicines optimisation and prescribing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of health and care delivery settings.
• Commitment to improving population health through medicines optimisation.

How to Apply

To Apply: Please submit your application by the closing date of 07 January 2024 through the NHS Jobs website, referencing Job Reference D9710-ICB254.

Note: We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce.

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