Job summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Medicines Value Pharmacist. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across Mid-Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust, East Cheshire Trust and The Countess of Chester Hospital. You will be based at Leighton Hospital and work closely with hospital clinical teams, stakeholders, and external partners to optimise the value of medicines, contributing to improved patient outcomes and financial sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Pharmacist at MCHFT, the post holder will identify, manage, and deliver medicines value projects for both high-cost drugs and in tariff medicines. These projects will be shared with and implementation supported at ECT and COCH. This exciting new role will require the post holder to demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills. You will need to be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the healthcare system and be innovative in your approach to service transformation. The ability to effectively engage with and influence key stakeholders and manage and motivate others is essential to the success of this role. Main duties of the job Work in partnership with the 3 Acute Trusts and MCHFT Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team to identify, manage and deliver key medicines value projects for both high-cost drugs and in tariff medicines. Develop strategic options to deliver best value models for MCHFT, ECT and COCH. Identify efficiencies associated with the implementation of the EPMA systems and be responsible for managing and implementing new innovative ways of working to deliver savings. About us This is a great time to join the Pharmacy department at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT). The department has completed a full departmental refurbishment and installation of a new automated dispensing system. We have recently implemented a new dispensing system, electronic ward cabinets and controlled drug cabinet, and are finalising planning for our Electronic Prescribing implementation. MCHFT provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours Reference number 412-DCSS-6889589 Job locations Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy and Registration with GPhC Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Experience Essential Significant experience in any sector of pharmacy Desirable Significant experience in hospital pharmacy Team Working Essential Evidence of ability to work within a team Desirable Evidence of good communication skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy and Registration with GPhC Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Experience Essential Significant experience in any sector of pharmacy Desirable Significant experience in hospital pharmacy Team Working Essential Evidence of ability to work within a team Desirable Evidence of good communication skills 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 Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road Crewe CW1 4QJ Employer's website https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)