Job summary
Specialised Commissioned services support people with a range of rare and complex conditions. They often involve treatments provided to patients with rare cancers, genetic disorders or complex medical or surgical conditions at a smaller number of providers. They deliver cutting-edge care and are a catalyst for innovation, supporting pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
This is a strategic and operational post open to GPhC registered pharmacists to provide clinical leadership on medicines within specialised commissioning services commissioned in London. They will particularly support implementation of NICE Technology Appraisals and ensure our population has access to the best treatments - with safe and effective medication. The role involves working at a patient, Trust, ICB, regional and national level within the varied specialised commissioning portfolio.
As Specialised Commissioning Deputy Chief Pharmacist for London, the post holder will lead a dynamic pharmacy team in delivering an effective service supporting the wider Specialised Commissioning team in London to improve the quality, performance and productivity of medicines use in acute and mental health services across the specialised commissioning contract portfolio. The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues across London and England, engaging with multiple partners and stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
For the main duties of the job, please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.
NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you'll usually need to be paid the 'standard' salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the 'going rate' for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on the Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice and evidence of significant professional development
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant working knowledge of relevant specialised services from a commissioner perspective
- Extensive knowledge of relevant commissioning guidance and frameworks
- Senior management experience
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Must have significant experience of high cost medicines commissioning
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret clinical information and data on medicines procurement and utilisation in relation to performance, commissioning policies and access to medicines
- Ability to demonstrate tact, empathy and diplomacy to communicate confidential and sensitive information to commissioning colleagues and healthcare professionals
Communication skills
Essential
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and 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 very complex and detailed issues.
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations
Analytical skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Ability to analyses numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusions
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
Planning skills
Essential
- Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
- Inputs to strategic plans across NHS and within the specific teams.
- Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for direct line management and job management.
- Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders.
Financial and Physical Resources Management Experience
Essential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice and evidence of significant professional development
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
Desirable
- Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Significant working knowledge of relevant specialised services from a commissioner perspective
- Extensive knowledge of relevant commissioning guidance and frameworks
- Senior management experience
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement
- Must have significant experience of high cost medicines commissioning
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Ability to interpret clinical information and data on medicines procurement and utilisation in relation to performance, commissioning policies and access to medicines
- Ability to demonstrate tact, empathy and diplomacy to communicate confidential and sensitive information to commissioning colleagues and healthcare professionals
Communication skills
Essential
- Provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and 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 very complex and detailed issues.
- Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situations
Analytical skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
- Takes decisions on difficult and contentious issues where there may be a number of courses of action.
- Strategic thinking - ability to anticipate and resolve problems before they arise.
- Ability to analyses numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusions
- Demonstrates sound judgement in the absence of clear guidelines or precedent, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriate
Planning skills
Essential
- Plans and organises a broad range of complex activities, formulating and adjusting plans to reflect changing circumstances.
- Inputs to strategic plans across NHS and within the specific teams.
- Leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed political skills
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for direct line management and job management.
- Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders.
Financial and Physical Resources Management Experience
Essential
- Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Additional information
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).
