Job summary
The NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) supports the NHS to develop best practice systems of work-related to buying, making and using medicines. The service provides leadership, instructive and informative specialist input and operational support to the sourcing, supply and use of medicines across the system. Our strengths are borne out of connecting national expertise with policy teams and arm's length bodies to ensure consistency and high standards. The service supports both regional and local connections to ensure that the service's outputs resonate with and support local NHS organisations which deliver care to patients. The key successes of SPS are through the development and delivery of their "Do Once and Share" methodology.
We are a well-respected team interpreting legislation and guidance for NHS organisations and practitioners in England; promoting safe patient care across the entire medicines pathway. Closely connected with front line colleagues we work with policy makers, regulators and strategic leaders, responding with agility and flexibility to share local expertise within our extensive clinical networks.
Main duties of the job
This new role in our Medicines Governance Do Once (MGDO) work programme, will work closely with colleagues in the NHSE hepatitis C elimination programme to develop and maintain the programme's national Patient Group Direction (PGD) templates. The post holder will:
- have an excellent understanding of the legislation, regulation and related guidance on PGDs and other medicines mechanisms for NHS and public health services (including commissioned services) in England and how they apply in practice.
- have an excellent understanding of medicines optimisation in the specialty of hepatology, which will allow them to provide specialist pharmaceutical advice to the NHSE hepatitis C elimination programme.
- work to build strong networks with relevant Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) to ensure the correct use of PGDs within hepatitis C services across England.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with good subject matter expertise in both hepatology and PGDs. You will be confident in presenting your subject matter expertise, answering written and oral queries and advising others of the options they might need to consider. You will apply your experience and knowledge to develop and maintain national PGD templates to support the elimination of hepatitis C. You will build strong working relationships with relevant Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs), working with them to improve medicines optimisation in the out-of-hospital setting for this client group.
The post is hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and flexible working arrangements are available. The post at band 8b is for 0.2WTE on a fixed term contract or secondment for 1 year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with good subject matter expertise in both hepatology and PGDs. You will be confident in presenting your subject matter expertise, answering written and oral queries and advising others of the options they might need to consider. You will apply your experience and knowledge to develop and maintain national PGD templates to support the elimination of hepatitis C. You will build strong working relationships with relevant Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs), working with them to improve medicines optimisation in the out-of-hospital setting for this client group.
The post is hosted by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and flexible working arrangements are available. The post at band 8b is for 0.2WTE on a fixed term contract or secondment for 1 year.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Desirable
- Specialist postgraduate degree in pharmacy practice/clinical pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable diploma level experience related to the practice of clinical pharmacy in a range of settings including hepatology services
- Experience of developing and implementing policies across an NHS organisation
- Experience of embedding medication safety into patient care pathways and service
- Significant experience of developing and managing PGDs in practice (or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and relevant experience)
- Subject matter expertise in PGDs and other medicines mechanisms including an excellent understanding of the underpinning legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working with commissioners to develop integrated care pathways which include medicines
- Experience of working across pharmacy sectors to deliver clinical and medicine management services
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical pharmacy skill and knowledge and experience of their application in primary and secondary care settings
- Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation
- Advanced reasoning skills. Able to make decisions and solves problems creatively in the absence of recognised guidance
- Contemporary knowledge of NHS policy and detailed understanding of its application in primary, secondary and tertiary care. Including an appreciation of the relationship between the DHSC, NHSE, provider and commissioner organisations
- Able to perform at a high level in the face of uncertainty and can recognise priorities among a range of activities. Ability to work independently on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
- Highly developed skills in communicating and influencing service users and multi-professional audiences at local, regional or national level (oral, written and other media)
- Able to chair meetings effectively and facilitate discussion in complex or challenging situations
- Demonstrates tact, empathy and diplomacy in dealing with and communicating sensitive information. Remains calm and objective when challenged
- Highly developed IT skills, Microsoft Office, email and internet programs
- Demonstrates record of completing projects to time. Works under pressure and to deadlines. Enthusiastic, leads by example and motivates others. Good team player
Other
Essential
- Planning and change management: Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
- Planning and change management: Collaborates and works with Stakeholders and team to develop performance improvement plans
- Planning and change management: Ability to deliver results through managing or facilitating others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.
- Research, and audit: Coordinates, undertakes and supports medication safety audits and research.
- Research, and audit: Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Research, and audit: Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Masters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
Desirable
- Specialist postgraduate degree in pharmacy practice/clinical pharmacy
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable diploma level experience related to the practice of clinical pharmacy in a range of settings including hepatology services
- Experience of developing and implementing policies across an NHS organisation
- Experience of embedding medication safety into patient care pathways and service
- Significant experience of developing and managing PGDs in practice (or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and relevant experience)
- Subject matter expertise in PGDs and other medicines mechanisms including an excellent understanding of the underpinning legislation
Desirable
- Experience of working with commissioners to develop integrated care pathways which include medicines
- Experience of working across pharmacy sectors to deliver clinical and medicine management services
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical pharmacy skill and knowledge and experience of their application in primary and secondary care settings
- Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation
- Advanced reasoning skills. Able to make decisions and solves problems creatively in the absence of recognised guidance
- Contemporary knowledge of NHS policy and detailed understanding of its application in primary, secondary and tertiary care. Including an appreciation of the relationship between the DHSC, NHSE, provider and commissioner organisations
- Able to perform at a high level in the face of uncertainty and can recognise priorities among a range of activities. Ability to work independently on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary.
- Highly developed skills in communicating and influencing service users and multi-professional audiences at local, regional or national level (oral, written and other media)
- Able to chair meetings effectively and facilitate discussion in complex or challenging situations
- Demonstrates tact, empathy and diplomacy in dealing with and communicating sensitive information. Remains calm and objective when challenged
- Highly developed IT skills, Microsoft Office, email and internet programs
- Demonstrates record of completing projects to time. Works under pressure and to deadlines. Enthusiastic, leads by example and motivates others. Good team player
Other
Essential
- Planning and change management: Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
- Planning and change management: Collaborates and works with Stakeholders and team to develop performance improvement plans
- Planning and change management: Ability to deliver results through managing or facilitating others and using a range of levers in the absence of direct line management responsibility.
- Research, and audit: Coordinates, undertakes and supports medication safety audits and research.
- Research, and audit: Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Research, and audit: Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
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).
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).
