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Clinical Response Pharmacist

Posting date:	10 February 2025
Salary:	£53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£53755.00 - £60504.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 February 2025
Location:	London, E14 5EA
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	K9919-25-0059

Summary

Communication Advise the Deputy Director and other colleagues in All Hazards Public Health Response on all pharmaceutical matters related to core clinical response business deliverables, including global health security and incident response Oversee the preparation of high-level communications (e.g. briefing papers, discussion andoption papers etc.) to the relevant UKHSA and DHSC led Medical Counter Measures Stockpile Groups. Contribute to addressing UKHSAs priorities in relation to CBRN medical countermeasures to mitigate potential risk to health in collaboration with relevant health and care partners Work with communication colleagues in the development and implementation of national roll-out of relevant guidance Commission and coordinate work as required Lead response to internal and external enquiries relating to the topic area Foster effective high-level and operational relationships with key national stakeholders and Devolved Administration colleagues Lead the development of UKHSA publications such as reports, guidelines, toolkits etc. and take responsibility for their dissemination and implementation Undertake all assigned work in accordance with UKHSA risk management systems, policies and procedures Communicating changes in laws, regulations or best practices that may impact the use of Medical Counter Measures to the relevant stakeholders Supporting communication and resolution of incidents related to MCMs where relevant Workstream Provide professional pharmaceutical leadership and advice for the All Hazards Public HealthResponse division on delivery of its responsibilities and programmes including:a. pharmaceutical leadership, advice and input to evidence reviews as appropriate.b. pharmaceutical leadership and input to the development and review of clinicalguidance (planned and during incident response) and publications Provide expert pharmaceutical advice on products to stockpile, storagerequirements and deployment times. Provide clinical response and pharmaceutical professional leadership to the UK StockpileDevelopment Group and other governance mechanisms led by All Hazards Public Health Response Provide advice and recommendations on stockpiling (eg products themselves, storage, shelf life, labelling requirements, deployment issues) to UKHSA's Operating processes Ensure appropriate mechanisms and up to date documentation are in place e.g. Protocols and Patient Group Directions(PGDs), and lead on the development, review and quality assurance of PGDs and protocols, adhering to the UKHSA PGD and Medicines Governance policies and operationalisation Liaise with the Lead Pharmacist for Medicines Governance on Medicines Governance andPGD policies and procedures Provide expert advice towards external consultations related to areas of responsibility Support incident response, focusing on advice and guidance, from a professional pharmaceutical perspective. Support the AHPHR deliverables on global health security Oversee the formulation of responses to Parliamentary Questions, and other externalenquiries, where pharmaceutical input is required. Participate in training and exercising including teaching and educational activities, developing and delivering training on medicines governance, compliance standards and safe medication practices in relation to MCMs. Participate in or lead relevant AHPHR and wider audits and other quality improvement work. Governance Work with the Responsible Person to ensure all advice is within legislation and adheres to best practice. Research and Development Draw on behavioural science and apply social marketing techniques to optimise work programmes and participate in research if relevant.Other The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the directorate. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation. Selection Process Details: Please be aware that we will assess on the 9 essential criteria and 1 desirable criteria stated on the advert rather than the full list on the job description document. This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your knowledge and experience and skills outlined in the essential criteria. Stage 1:Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria and 1 desirable criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1250word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria In order to be shortlisted you must meet all and some of the essential criteria listed above. Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1250 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview You will be invited to a (single) remote interview Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview There will be a Technical Test, assessment, and a Presentation. Interviews will be held mid/late March. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (includingby definition internalapplicants). Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at any of our Core HQs. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London) Our core HQ offices are modern and newly refurbished with excellent city centre transport link and benefit from benefit from co-location with other government departments such as the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC). Security Clearance Level Requirement. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Clearance. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years as the role requires Security Check (SC). UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice