Job summary
This new, Principal Pharmacist post has been created to lead on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP) for University Hospitals of Leicester.
You will work very closely with the Cancer Pharmacist team to facilitate the implementation and development of the CAR-T service and link with pharmacy teams across the trust to aid delivery of ATIMPs and other ATMPs in this rapidly expanding area of practice.
This innovative area of therapeutics encompasses gene therapy, somatic cell therapy and the use of tissue engineered products. This complex legal and regulatory picture needs a focussed, driven pharmacist to pull together these different strands, working with stakeholders and clinical teams to help develop models of care for use of ATMPs.
You will provide expert leadership, advice and guidance relating to the safe use of cell, gene, and tissue products, acting as the main point of contact across the Trust to ensure appropriate pharmacy governance and oversight arrangements. The post-holder will represent UHL at a national level and actively participate in the wider strategic agenda for ATMPs.
If you are a prescriber you will have the opportunity to undertake clinics within a specific area and you will contribute to pharmacy service provision within an appropriate pharmacy team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder leads, delivers, develops, manages and evaluates the clinical pharmacy services for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) across the Trust.
Act as named Pharmacy ATMP lead and retain responsibility for the operational management and oversight of the use of all ATMPs within the Trust
To work as the lead pharmacist within the Trust Genetic Materials Safety Committee (GMSC) to safely implement the introduction and use of ATMPs across the Trust
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
1. high-quality care for all,
2. being a great place to work,
3. partnerships for impact, and
4. research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
5. we are compassionate,
6. we are proud,
7. we are inclusive, and
8. we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist, to strategically develop ATMP clinical pharmacy services across the Trust.
To lead, manage and develop the provision of clinical pharmacy services and safe and effective ATMP implementation to all relevant wards, areas and departments in the CMGs in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and in accordance with the priorities set by the Chief Pharmacist, Associate Chief Pharmacist, CMG Managers or Clinical Directors
To lead and manage pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff working within the area, ensuring that service goals linked with ATMP use are achieved in line with priorities set by the pharmacy leadership team, CMG management teams and Trust Board
To maintain an overview of the activities of permanent and rotational staff in the pharmacy team, to ensure adequate cover for the provision of pharmacy services to the relevant CMG and delivery of agreed ATMP use across the Trust. .
To ensure appropriate training / supervision processes are in place for trainee pharmacists, apprentices and rotational staff along with and other trainees related to ATMPs.
To act as a leadership role model for pharmacy staff.
To assist in the development of the training strategies to meet the training and development needs of staff.
To work with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist to develop appropriate business cases for the development of clinical pharmacy services and support for ATMP implementation and Trust wide use.
To identify and support development of CIP schemes and efficiencies in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Pharmacist and work with pharmacy team colleagues to support the development and achievement of pharmacy CIP schemes.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
9. MPharm Postgraduate clinical qualification or equivalent experience Registered with GPhC Member of professional organisation RPS,UKCPA, BOPA
Experience
Essential
10. Experience of working with ATMPs/ATIMPs in clinical areas and associated governance mechanisms required for safe management
Communication
Essential
11. Proven ability to influence beyond professional boundaries. Experience of leading a team delivering complex services.
12. ble to provide highly complex information on clinical pharmacy and issues and impart knowledge to other healthcare professionals (up to and including senior consultant level/regional level)