Job summary Would you like the opportunity to play a crucial lead pharmacist role as a part of a progressive, patient focused Pharmacy service? We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. You'll lead the development and implementation of clinical and cost effectiveness medicines utilisation strategies across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. If you are interested but don't feel that you are quite ready for a lead pharmacist role, we are also able to offer this post as a developmental role, commencing at Band 8a and progressing to a Band 8b once you are able to meet the full requirements and responsibilities of the post. This post can be based at either Musgrove Park or Yeovil District Hospitals. Main duties of the job As the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Effectiveness, you'll work closely and in collaboration with commissioners, ICB and NHSE regional specialist commissioning teams, to develop and deliver efficiency savings plans for High-Cost Drugs budgets and medicine utilisation in Somerset. Building close relationships with clinical teams you'll actively support the development and implementation of treatment pathways for high-cost drugs and new treatments. As a key member of the Trusts Drug and Therapeutics Committee you will manage the Trust formulary with a robust evidenced based approach, alongside clear implementation plans for new therapies, formulary decisions and the implementation of NICE and commissioner endorsed treatments. As a member of the clinical pharmacy team you will contribute to the delivery of general high quality clinical pharmacy services meeting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust. If you are a motivated and visionary pharmacist looking to make a significant impact in clinical effectiveness, we would love to hear from you. About us Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated Trust providing acute, mental health and community health services for the people of Somerset. The Trust provides services for Community Health and Mental Health from multiple inpatient units and community sites, throughout Somerset. The Trust has 2 acute sites, Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan there is truly something for everyone Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 184-OL-PU-539 Job locations Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Yeovil District Hospital Higher Kingston Yeovil Somerset BA21 4AT Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma and/or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and/or General Pharmacy PracticeFull current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Registered independent prescriberA recognised NHS leadership qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrable pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level (min 5 years) Significant experience in clinical pharmacy management of complex patients Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients) Significant experience of in-house one-to-one teaching, including clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staff Experience of staff management, appraisal and objective setting Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning Desirable Financial management Additional Criteria Essential Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practiceDemonstrable commitment to continuous professional developmentUnderstanding of NHS drug budgets, providers and commissioners (ICB, NHSE Specialised commissioning etc) Able to co-ordinate and manage audit and improvement project work. High quality communication skills: written, verbal, telephonic and the ability to work virtually using electronic means such as MS Teams Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent in PharmacyPostgraduate Diploma and/or MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and/or General Pharmacy PracticeFull current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Registered independent prescriberA recognised NHS leadership qualification or equivalent Experience Essential Demonstrable pharmacy experience delivering clinical pharmacy practice at an advanced level (min 5 years) Significant experience in clinical pharmacy management of complex patients Demonstrable clinical pharmacy experience of general medicine, general surgery (including non-specialist service provision to acute and emergency patients) Significant experience of in-house one-to-one teaching, including clinical training and/or mentoring of pharmacy staff Experience of staff management, appraisal and objective setting Familiarity with national and local medicine commissioning Desirable Financial management Additional Criteria Essential Maintains a broad knowledge of clinical and pharmacy practiceDemonstrable commitment to continuous professional developmentUnderstanding of NHS drug budgets, providers and commissioners (ICB, NHSE Specialised commissioning etc) Able to co-ordinate and manage audit and improvement project work. High quality communication skills: written, verbal, telephonic and the ability to work virtually using electronic means such as MS Teams 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Musgrove Park Hospital Musgrove Road Taunton Somerset TA1 5DA Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)