The post holder will be responsible for ensuring robust processes for reviewing requests for the introduction of new medicines to the formulary. They will also support in ensuring that NICE TAs are incorporated into the formulary within the recommended time. They will support the development and local implementation of a Joint formulary.

The post-holder will have a close working relationship with the Procurement, Commissioning, Medicines Information and other Principal Pharmacists / Pharmacy Technicians across our Trust. Outside of the department, you will work closely with clinicians, partners across the ICS, finance, and contracts team.

The successful candidate will work closely with clinicians and other stakeholders to ensure that our formulary is up-to-date, evidence-based, cost-effective and relevant and responsive to the needs of our patients and staff.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate an excellent leadership and management skills, be flexible and work well within a team with excellent problem-solving & time management skills. Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and completed the clinical pharmacist diploma. Successful candidates will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join our Pharmacy team and will lead on all aspects of Formulary across the Trust, managing the introduction of new drugs and associated medicines management pathways, guidelines and protocols.

Key roles include being an integral member and secretary of the Trust Drugs and Therapeutics Committee and membership of the North West London Joint Formulary Committee and Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee (IMOC). You will work closely with colleagues within and outside of the Pharmacy Department, ICS and other secondary care colleagues within the Acute provider collaborative.

You will have excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills you must be able to manage your own workload, motivate and manage others, work as part of a team, and engage at a high level with key stakeholders within the Trust. You should have considerable clinical experience and ideally have previous experience of Formulary and Medicines Management.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. Our team of more than 8,000 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of approximately one million people providing healthcare services to the people of Brent, Harrow and beyond.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Master's degree in Pharmacy
• Registered as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Diploma Pharmacy Practice
• Independent prescriber

Desirable

• MSc in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Recognised management qualification
• Evidence of formal management training

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Significant clinical pharmacy experience in an acute setting
• Experience of managing a small team
• Excellent ability to manage change within the pharmacy department and within medical and nursing teams to drive service improvements
• Experience of working as a specialist pharmacist
• Demonstrates strategic thinking

Desirable

• Evidence of publishing in a peer reviewed journal
• Evidence of collaborative regional work
• Experience of delivering research projects and influencing changes in practice
• Evidence of managing and developing a pharmacy service or section.
• Experience with drug expenditure reporting

Skills, Abilities & Attributes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise, persuade and influence the executive team, senior managers, and senior clinical staff
• The ability to identify and manage risks.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Demonstrate excellent problem solving skills
• Demonstrates the integration of research evidence into practice
• Ability to identify and prioritise service needs

Employer details

Employer name

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Northwick Park Hospital (cross site)

Watford Road

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

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