Job summary
- Main area
- Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 144-JR015-CM10-24
- Employer
- NHS Devon Integrated Care Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Aperture House
- Town
- Exeter
- Salary
- £53,755 - £60,504 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
Band 8a
Job overview
We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced pharmacist to join the well-established Medicines Optimisation Team in NHS Devon.
Through collaboration with local stakeholders, the Medicines Optimisation Team is responsible for enabling the delivery of safe, cost-effective, and evidence-based medicines usage for the residents of Devon. The team is highly valued by local GPs and healthcare teams and has an excellent record of delivery against national and local targets.
You will work as an integral member of a dedicated team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff to support the appropriate investment in medicines in Devon. Successful candidates will be able to draw on a broad range of abilities, including excellent clinical knowledge, and exemplar communication skills.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy teams based in primary care play a key role in the delivery of the NHS long term plan and medicines optimisation goals. NHS Devon has, for many years, recognised the value of having both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians supporting GP practices, so there is an expectation that this post holder will build relationships and work closely with Primary Care Networks and their pharmacists, as well as other system colleagues to support the delivery of national and locally agreed medicines optimisation priorities.
In return for your commitment, enthusiasm, and professionalism, we can offer a friendly and supportive environment. We promote skill mix in the workplace and aim to recognise key strengths of individual team members. The post provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience and knowledge of delivering many facets of medicines optimisation in primary care and the wider Devon system.
Candidates will be required to travel across Devon, primarily within North Devon for this role.
Working for our organisation
NHS Devon Integrated Care System
As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve peoples health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable.
Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality.
About NHS Devon
As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve peoples health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve peoples lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term.
For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
- Where the post is a temporary position there may be a possibility of the post becoming permanent.
- All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame.
- Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to masters’ level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- Member of relevant professional body - Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of post qualifying and continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Extensive knowledge of specialist areas, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to master’s level equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
- An understanding of the relationship between NHS organisations and wider system, regional and national organisations
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between provider organisations, NHS England and Improvement and individual care organisations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing risks and reporting
- Experience of monitoring budgets and business planning processes
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Must be able to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, negotiate with senior stakeholders on difficult and controversial issues, and present complex and sensitive information to large and influential groups
- Negotiate on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change
- Skilled communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options
Desirable criteria
- Comprehensive experience of project principles techniques and managing successful projects
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
- Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
- Must be willing to travel as role entails visiting GP practices and meetings in different locations within NHS Devon
- An ability to develop and maintain confidentiality and trust
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rati Magura
- Job title
- Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01752398800
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