Lead Pharmacist, Community Services (Sutton Health and Care)

The post holder will provide strategic, operational and professional leadership in relation to medicines optimisation to ensure the delivery of effective pharmacy support across all Sutton Health and Care (SHC) services. The post holder will also play a lead role in developing the medicines related model of organisational and cross sector working locally. The post holder will also provide a strategic partnership focus on issues that relate to medication management and optimisation alongside our partners. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for leading, providing and developing the strategic direction and operational delivery of medicine management services within SHC by Providing expert medicines optimisation advice and support, based on current best practice and evidence based medicine Providing professional pharmaceutical advice on policies and practice to a diverse range of specialist community health services e.g. community nursing, health visiting, continence, podiatry Contributing to clinical governance policies through interventions which optimise the management of medicines in all relevant areas of practice Contributing and supporting audit related to medicines management Influencing the community teams (children and adults) in the use of appropriate medicines in line with ICS Formulary and pathways ensuring that services provided are progressing and support new models of delivery patient care Developing partnerships and facilitating collaborative working between multidisciplinary teams/agencies and across all sectors Managing other pharmaceutical staff within SHC, who provide medicines management services to the virtual ward and to community services Supporting the NMP lead and NMP staff cohort through audits, supervision and updates About us Sutton Health and Care (SHC) is an innovative joint venture launched in April 2018 between local partner health and social care organisations in which Sutton Community Services will be fully integrated to support and deliver new care models for the people of Sutton. Hosted by Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, the model ensures the breaking down of traditional organisational barriers to enable the provision of care that is wrapped around the patient. SHC's vision is to delivery seamless excellent coordinated care that is patient centred and of high quality. We pride ourselves in having a highly dedicated team and offer a stimulating dynamic working environment with a wide range of staff benefits and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and vision and can play a crucial role in our ongoing achievements. Job description Job responsibilities To promote evidence based, safe and cost effective prescribing and use of medicines within SHC in line with RPSGB and National Standards and national/local guidelines and policies To identify the need for, and lead development of pathways and guidelines relating to prescribing and the use of medicines across SHC in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders To support and contribute to the monitoring and review of service levels To support the service managers in the provision of professional advice to other agencies To work with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in the provision of quality pharmacy services across Sutton PLACE To lead on coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of medicines management To lead on the implementation of NICE quality standards pertaining to medicines To represent SHC on medicine management issues at required meetings To plan, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring any deadlines are met To work with the Chief Pharmacist, ESTH and deputy in supporting the Controlled Drug Accountable Officer with respect to any controlled drug issues relating to SHC To support the development of strategic plans for medicines optimisation in SHC alongside colleagues at PLACE To support the development of new initiatives such as electronic prescribing To support the NMP lead (and staff) in SHC with the development of policie, review and audit of prescribing practice and relevant medicines management meetings To support the delivery of vaccination services as required for SHC To be responsible for ensuring appropriate systems are in place for the oversight, security and monitoring of FP10 prescriptions. Policy and Procedure Development   To support the review and update of medicines management policies, procedures and competencies To facilitate development of consistent standards of practice and policies in line with best practice in use of medicines To support the development and adoption of best practice care pathways to improve outcomes for frail older people identified as having medicines related needs To advise on and support the development of PGDs in highly specialist areas as required. Relationship Management     To work collaboratively with pharmacy colleagues to ensure that the needs of the organisation are met To develop effective working relationships with the Surrey Downs Health and Care Lead Pharmacist to agree areas of collaborative working To liaise and facilitate collaborative work with the ESTH Pharmacy Team, other community providers etc To nurture key relationships and maintain networks internally and externally including national networks. Clinical Responsibilities     Work with appropriate colleagues to develop systems and processes that facilitate seamless admission and discharge in respect of medicines ensuring that medicines optimisation interface issues are addressed Contribute to the wider antimicrobial surveillance programme, ensuring appropriate antimicrobial prescribing in older people and promote the principle of antimicrobial stewardship and good prescribing practice Promoting the safer use of medicines Supporting SHC staff and patients/relatives/carers through distressing or emotional situations arising from medication incidents Education and Training     To support developments in practice involving the use of medicines To identify and support professional, personal and learning development needs of support staff To support the training and development of trainee pharmacists, pre registration trainee pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy staff as required To organise and/or provide training/teaching in specialist areas relating to medicines management and optimisation. Clinical Governance     To contribute to the Medicine Governance Group, ensuring robust standards and governance are in place To investigate medicine related incidents, complaints, PALs and GP Quality Alerts as required To support professional leads in identifying and addressing evidence based practice consistent with requirements of clinical governance. Risk Management and Impact Analysis     Provide specialist medicines optimisation support Negotiate changes in prescribing behaviour and influence opinions on prescribing issues Undertake and carry out clinical audits in relation to SHC existing service areas to ensure practice is robust including monitoring the NMP if clinicians whether V100 or V300 To work in multidisciplinary forums to facilitate audit of practice against policies and guidelines To analyse, interpret and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making To draft reports summarising status on medicine management issues Financial and Physical Resources     To provide advice and prepare strategic reports and briefings on the ongoing expenditure of medicines and the impact of new products To contribute to budget management To strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of medicines budgets Research and Development     Apply a critical approach towards pharmacy practice Integrate research evidence into practice and actively improve pharmacy services Initiate, undertake and coordinate clinical research, audit projects etc Participate actively in practice research and clinical trials as appropriate Provide expert input and advice in relation to medicines into clinical trials within a specialist area   Person Specification Qualifications Essential   Degree in Pharmacy a Master's Degree taking 4 years plus 1 year pre-registration or equivalent Member of General Pharmaceutical Council and committed to continuing professional development Highly specialised knowledge acquired through Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc in a pharmacy discipline or evidence of extensive clinical training and experience Desirable Independent Pharmacist Prescriber Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RSPCB) Leadership/management qualification Experience and Knowledge Essential Experience of providing professional advice on medicines management Extensive post registration experience across hospital/community services/primary care at least at Band 8a level with supervisory/managerial experience Experience in complex negotiations with multidisciplinary groups and patients around clinical or service areas Previous experience of managing budgets and resources Interpreting and initiating writing of clinical protocols, policies and guidelines Thorough understanding of clinical governance Initiating research and audit Training staff groups on aspects of community medicines management Knowledge and understanding of multidisciplinary interprofessional practice to include primary care and social services Implementing evidence based practice Data collection, analysis and synthesis Knowledge of current NHS policies, structures in primary and secondary care Knowledge of current evidence based practice e.g. NICE, CQC Knowledge of Medicines Management and how to comply to community health settings Desirable Experience of working across different pharmacy sectors Experience of presenting to large groups Clinical care experience of elderly care Previous experience of working in integrated community services Skills Essential Critical appraisal skills and knowledge to analyse, interpret and evaluate clinical papers etc Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with a wide range of people of dfferent backgrounds, organisations and viewpoints Highly developed communication, facilitation, interpersonal negotiating and influencing skills Good written skills with the ability to produce reports, presentations and proposals Provide advice and support with tact and sensitivity Proven ability to work as part of a team in multidisciplinary and multi organisational teams Apply sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload of complex activities effectively Ability to work on own initiative Willingness to tackle difficult issues Ability to provide leadership in complex organisational circumstances and gain support for professional pharmaceutical issues with stakeholders Commitment to develop and train other non pharmacy staff Implement change effectively within own service and facilitate change across organisations Ability to work under pressure Ability to deal with conflict Personal Attributes Essential Able to think and act strategically Strong supervisory, management and leadership skills Excellent analytical and reflection skills Advanced keyboard and IT skills Verbal and written presentation skills Clinical competency Demonstrate initiative and drive Self-motivated, assertive and flexible Ability to influence and motivate others Car driver/owner with valid UK driving licence Demonstrates accountability for own professional actions in light of national standards and protocols   Employer details Employer name Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Address Robin Hood Lane Health Centre Robin Hood Lane Sutton SM1 2RJ Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 343-NN-6659182-ACS-HM