Job summary Applications are invited to undertake the role of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist for Immunology, Immunoglobulins, and High Cost Medicines. This is a key position within the Medicines Optimisation team to ensure the safe, effective, economic and timely use of immunoglobulins across the Trust and lead the management and monitoring of the MFT Sub-Regional Immunoglobulin Assessment Panel (SrIAP). You will also support the medicines optimisation team in the introduction of medicines onto the Trust formulary through liaison with medical and pharmacy clinical teams for the benefit of patients. You will need to have excellent communication, organisational, analytical and presentation skills. Main duties of the job To lead the development, management and monitoring of the MFT Sub-Regional Immunoglobulin Assessment Panel (SrIAP) in conjunction with the lead clinician(s) and coordinator in line in line with the Trust Action plan and National targets. Lead on medication safety initiatives, clinical audit, teaching programmes, and the development of documents and eLearning packages for medical, nursing and pharmacy staff involving treatment with immunoglobulins. To operate as professional secretary to the Sub-Regional and trust IAPs.Support the processing of treatment requests to and the recording of decisions, in liaison with the panel coordinator. Support the processing of treatment requests to and the recording of decisions, in liaison with the panel coordinator. To oversee the development of the pathway to ensure patients are discussed at the MFT - SrIAP. To oversee the creation of and present the minimum dataset report required to enable patients to be discussed at the panel. Communicate with clinicians from MFT and panel member trusts to obtain treatment data and efficacy outcome measures for immunoglobulin treatment. Support the process of appeals against decisions made by the MFT-SrIAP.To ensure that the use of Ig is managed according to National and trust guidelines. About us MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-CSS-6721320 Job locations Pharmacy Department, Oxford Road Campus Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Registration Essential Registered Pharmacist with GPhC Desirable Member of Faculty/PRS. Member of National/International Specialist Organisation Qualifications Essential Vocational 4-year master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent 1-year pre-registration training and successful completion or examination. Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience Desirable Completion of postgraduate qualification in relevant specialist field. Independent non-medical prescribing qualification Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses. Skills Essential Excellent analytical/ problem solving skills particularly with respect to use of medicines in complex situations Organised and methodical approach to work. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to work with and influence other grades of staff and professions. Audit and research experience. Demonstrable experience in training pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals Desirable Demonstrable experience of supporting a professional multidisciplinary or committee meeting. Knowledge Essential Experience in training and supervising others. Excellent all-round clinical knowledge in all other areas and practical clinical skills. Excellent all-round clinical knowledge in all other areas and practical clinical skills. Advanced knowledge of the Medication Safety, Clinical Governance agendas of the NHS Demonstrated commitment to CPD. Expert clinical knowledge of the pharmaceutical care of patients within speciality including knowledge of national guidance. Other Essential Willingness to participate in weekend, evening, Bank holiday and on-call rotas as required. Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust. Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice when necessary Person Specification Registration Essential Registered Pharmacist with GPhC Desirable Member of Faculty/PRS. Member of National/International Specialist Organisation Qualifications Essential Vocational 4-year master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent 1-year pre-registration training and successful completion or examination. Post-graduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent documented clinical experience Desirable Completion of postgraduate qualification in relevant specialist field. Independent non-medical prescribing qualification Attendance at relevant conferences and training courses. Skills Essential Excellent analytical/ problem solving skills particularly with respect to use of medicines in complex situations Organised and methodical approach to work. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to work with and influence other grades of staff and professions. Audit and research experience. Demonstrable experience in training pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals Desirable Demonstrable experience of supporting a professional multidisciplinary or committee meeting. Knowledge Essential Experience in training and supervising others. Excellent all-round clinical knowledge in all other areas and practical clinical skills. Excellent all-round clinical knowledge in all other areas and practical clinical skills. Advanced knowledge of the Medication Safety, Clinical Governance agendas of the NHS Demonstrated commitment to CPD. Expert clinical knowledge of the pharmaceutical care of patients within speciality including knowledge of national guidance. Other Essential Willingness to participate in weekend, evening, Bank holiday and on-call rotas as required. Willingness to contribute to the general life and work of the Pharmacy and Trust. Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice when necessary 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Department, Oxford Road Campus Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)