Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative pharmacist to lead our progressive Pharmacy Formulary and Interface team.
You will manage the delivery of formulary services at GSTT and the South East London Joint Formulary.
You will work across systems to deliver our local, regional and national priorities.
You will act as the main secondary care lead for formulary and medicines pathway in the South East London Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee (IMOC).
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are:
- Management of the South East London Joint Medicines Formulary, delivery of formulary services at GSTFT to support safe, clinically effective and efficient use of medicines in all situations
- Communication and implementation of formulary management matters both within the Directorate, throughout GSTFT, and to King's College NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT), South East London ICB and other healthcare providers (e.g. South London and the Maudsley NHS Trust).
- Assistance and supervision of all formulary and regional medicines pathway and interface matters for KCH and LGT
- Development and maintenance of effective working relationships with colleagues in primary and secondary care across the locality.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' Pharmacy Formulary and Interface team is part of a large, vibrant service focussing on delivery of advice related to Medicines Effectiveness and Safety.
We aim to drive best practice through robust governance frameworks, collaboration and quality improvement. We promote the safe, effective and economic use of medicines in patients, through active provision and support with clinical governance processes to ensure good quality care.
Guy's and St Thomas' Pharmacy Department is one of the largest in the UK and has a strong focus on individual patient care. Our pharmacists work across multi-disciplinary teams both in the hospital and community setting, to deliver advice, guidance, and support within a culture of medicine safety. The focus is on patient-centred care and this is achieved through providing optimised pharmaceutical care for patients as part of a ward-based and clinical pharmacy service and extending pharmaceutical services beyond traditional boundaries. This includes attendance on consultant-led ward rounds and contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Leadership of Formulary and Interface Service
Develop the formulary service for South East London taking into account local and national NHS needs, in the short and long term Contribute as appropriate to the operational development of the South East London Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee (IMOC) Identify and manage change needed to develop the role and the function of the Joint Formulary Committee (JFC) Develop and maintain effective working relations with colleagues in primary and secondary care within the locality of GSTFT, KCH, LGT, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the ICB Analyse the workload of the Joint Formulary service. and advise on the deployment of resources effectively to meet the demands of users of the services Evaluate the Joint Formulary service in accordance with standards set by the JFC and South East London IMOC
Leadership and Management
Direct the consultation process for formulary applications and medicines related pathways and guidance, including shared care agreements, for the JFC and South East London IMOC across the acute Trusts Manage, develop the role, and supervise the work of the band 7 Joint Formulary and Medicines Pathways Pharmacist to ensure the timely delivery of work and outputs of the formulary service Prepare and present tracker record of formulary submissions for use by both JFC and SE London IMOC Work with the Paediatric Formulary Committee regarding new drugs approved for ratification by the JFC to provide assistance and advice on new submissions and queries regarding the Paediatric Formulary Assess the need for full formulary submission requests from the three acute Trusts and work with the triage committee to advise applicants on which prescribing committee the submission should be directed to. Notify the Committee of new NICE/NHS England and South East London IMOC guidance and resolve any issues that arise so that that guidance can be ratified.
Education and Training
Contribute specialist knowledge to the wider healthcare environment. Assign and assess drug evaluation projects that are carried out by the band 7 formulary and interface pharmacist and pharmacists undertaking the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, as part of their coursework. Develop the role of the band 7 formulary and medicines pathways pharmacist, including critical appraisal skills, medicines safety assessment and clinical governance.
Research
Integrate research evidence into practice within formulary evaluations and clinical work Identify gaps in the evidence-base in formulary evaluations and clinical work Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate protocols and guidelines within formulary services and clinical practice. Actively seek to improve the formulary and clinical services provided
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Leadership of Formulary and Interface Service
Develop the formulary service for South East London taking into account local and national NHS needs, in the short and long term Contribute as appropriate to the operational development of the South East London Integrated Medicines Optimisation Committee (IMOC) Identify and manage change needed to develop the role and the function of the Joint Formulary Committee (JFC) Develop and maintain effective working relations with colleagues in primary and secondary care within the locality of GSTFT, KCH, LGT, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, and Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the ICB Analyse the workload of the Joint Formulary service. and advise on the deployment of resources effectively to meet the demands of users of the services Evaluate the Joint Formulary service in accordance with standards set by the JFC and South East London IMOC
Leadership and Management
Direct the consultation process for formulary applications and medicines related pathways and guidance, including shared care agreements, for the JFC and South East London IMOC across the acute Trusts Manage, develop the role, and supervise the work of the band 7 Joint Formulary and Medicines Pathways Pharmacist to ensure the timely delivery of work and outputs of the formulary service Prepare and present tracker record of formulary submissions for use by both JFC and SE London IMOC Work with the Paediatric Formulary Committee regarding new drugs approved for ratification by the JFC to provide assistance and advice on new submissions and queries regarding the Paediatric Formulary Assess the need for full formulary submission requests from the three acute Trusts and work with the triage committee to advise applicants on which prescribing committee the submission should be directed to. Notify the Committee of new NICE/NHS England and South East London IMOC guidance and resolve any issues that arise so that that guidance can be ratified.
Education and Training
Contribute specialist knowledge to the wider healthcare environment. Assign and assess drug evaluation projects that are carried out by the band 7 formulary and interface pharmacist and pharmacists undertaking the Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy, as part of their coursework. Develop the role of the band 7 formulary and medicines pathways pharmacist, including critical appraisal skills, medicines safety assessment and clinical governance.
Research
Integrate research evidence into practice within formulary evaluations and clinical work Identify gaps in the evidence-base in formulary evaluations and clinical work Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate protocols and guidelines within formulary services and clinical practice. Actively seek to improve the formulary and clinical services provided
Person Specification
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Substantial post-registration hospital experience
- Extensive experience in formulary management
- Substantial critical appraisal and clinical evidence review skills
- Experience of working across the healthcare interface
- Experience of obtaining and analysing clinical and regulatory information
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to negotiate with and influence others
- Analytical and problem solving
- Knowledge of local and national NHS initiatives, policy and developments and how they relate to pharmacy and medicines management
- Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Report writing and data analysis
- Sound clinical knowledge
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Master degree in Pharmacy
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy practice
- GPhC registration as a pharmacist
Desirable
- Post graduate Masters degree or relevant qualification
- Advanced Critical appraisal skills course
Person Specification
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Substantial post-registration hospital experience
- Extensive experience in formulary management
- Substantial critical appraisal and clinical evidence review skills
- Experience of working across the healthcare interface
- Experience of obtaining and analysing clinical and regulatory information
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to negotiate with and influence others
- Analytical and problem solving
- Knowledge of local and national NHS initiatives, policy and developments and how they relate to pharmacy and medicines management
- Ability to liaise with professionals at all levels
- Report writing and data analysis
- Sound clinical knowledge
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Master degree in Pharmacy
- Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Pharmacy practice
- GPhC registration as a pharmacist
Desirable
- Post graduate Masters degree or relevant qualification
- Advanced Critical appraisal skills course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
