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Specialist Pharmacist - Biologics
| Posting date: | 08 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,755.00 to £60,504.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £53755.00 - £60504.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, WS2 9PS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9407-25-0165 |
Summary
Lead and manage the provision of inpatient and homecare pharmacy (in relation to specialist area) for biological and medicines optimisation within medical specialties including managing stock lists, procurement of high-cost drugs and lead the development of appropriate standard operating procedures for supply of biological medications from clinics. Ensure clinical pharmacy services for biological medicines within area of speciality are delivered consistently to the required standards ensuring a safe and cost-effective supply of medicines. Lead and support research, quality improvement and audit relating to clinical pharmacy across the relevant Trust services and implement recommendations for change. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to: Provide better co-ordinated care to patients Reduce hospital re-admissions Improve medicines safety Improve medicines compliance Support safe discharge and transfer of care Conduct pharmacist medication reviews, engaging directly with patients as well as external stakeholders to optimise patient care. Provide expert advice to medical and nursing staff on the safe, effective use of biological medicines for relevant patient groups, including dosages and administration where information is lacking, and medical opinion differs. Work with medical and nursing staff to report and investigate medication-related adverse events and formulate action plans to reduce errors and risks related to the use of medicines. Participate in education programmes for wider clinical team, patients and carers within specialist area. Responsible for monthly reporting of agreed KPIs to the Pharmacy Financial Oversight Group. To assist in the implementation of efficient systems of biological medicine supply within the specialty. Support the assessment and safe introduction of new biological treatments and services by horizon-scanning and flagging implications for drug expenditure and pharmacy services. To assist in the implementation and delivery of cost improvement programs to reduce waste and drug spend e.g. biological medicine switches. Working with respective Specialty Lead Pharmacist / representation at Divisional MMG where appropriate. Participate in the discharge planning for patients at ward level, including patient and carer education prior to discharge and communication with GP, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals as needed to aid the smooth transfer of patients. To develop, implement and maintain medicines protocols, clinical guidelines, policies, patient group directions (PGDs) and risk reduction initiatives relating to relevant pharmaceuticals across specialty areas.