An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) asa Senior Clinical Pharmacist. Cheshire and Merseyside ICB covers a population of 2.7million people with services provided by 17 NHS trusts, 349 GP practices, 9 local authorities and 590 pharmacies. The post holder will work as a senior member of a place Medicines Optimisation team to support in delivering the objectives of the functions of the team.
Working as a senior member of the Medicines Optimisation Team, you will identify, promote and share best practice. You will also support quality improvement with respect to medicines optimisation, and ensure the safe, effective, and economic use of medicines. You will also support junior colleagues in development and work with partners across organisations to drive improvement.
The successful applicant will be able to analyse highly complex sensitive information relating to medication, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and provide advice and support to appropriate colleagues in primary care and across the health and care system. They will also have a strong clinical background and the ability to drive improvements in a fast changing environment.
Work closely with colleagues in the medicines management team to deliver the vision of the ICB to ensure strategic alignment with health and care priorities and equity across the footprint with the aims of minimising harm and maximising benefit for patients, from medicines prescribed or supplied, alongside achieving cost effective care, across all settings.
Manage delivery of development of Medicines Management services that meet national and local aspirations and comply with relevant national guidance. Manage projects, in line with service demands.
The post holder will support the development of the ICB’s Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Priorities including the Quality, Innovation, Productivity and Prevention (QIPP) Programme and be responsible for delivery of the medicines management component of the plans relevant to their area of work e.g. at place, Area Prescribing Group (APG).
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based on ability and merit as measured against a criteria for this role.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and we foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents.
This advert closes on Sunday 9 Mar 2025