Deputy Head of Regional Specialised Commissioning Pharmacy
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 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.
* Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge and experience
* Significant working knowledge of relevant specialised services from a commissioner perspective
* Extensive knowledge of relevant commissioning guidance and frameworks
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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 analyse 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
* 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
* Skills for direct line management and job management.
* Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders.
Financial and Physical Resources Management Experience
* Previously responsible for a budget, involved in budget setting and working knowledge of financial processes.
Chief Pharmacist Specialised Commissioning
£82,462 to £93,773 a year (inclusive of London weighting)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
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