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This position is designed for enthusiastic pharmacists looking to make a significant impact on clinical effectiveness, with the option to start at Band 8a and progress to Band 8b as they meet the role's full requirements. The Lead Pharmacist will also participate in delivering high-quality clinical pharmacy services that cater to the needs of both patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.
Would you like the opportunity to play a crucial lead pharmacist role as a part of a progressive, patient focused Pharmacy service?
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team. You'll lead the development and implementation of clinical and cost effectiveness medicines utilisation strategies across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
If you are interested but don't feel that you are quite ready for a lead pharmacist role, we are also able to offer this post as a developmental role, commencing at Band 8a and progressing to a Band 8b once you are able to meet the full requirements and responsibilities of the post.
This post can be based at either Musgrove Park or Yeovil District Hospitals.
As the Lead Pharmacist Clinical Effectiveness, you'll work closely and in collaboration with commissioners, ICB and NHSE regional specialist commissioning teams, to develop and deliver efficiency savings plans for High-Cost Drugs budgets and medicine utilisation in Somerset.
Building close relationships with clinical teams you'll actively support the development and implementation of treatment pathways for high-cost drugs and new treatments.
As a key member of the Trusts Drug and Therapeutics Committee you will manage the Trust formulary with a robust evidenced based approach, alongside clear implementation plans for new therapies, formulary decisions and the implementation of NICE and commissioner endorsed treatments.
As a member of the clinical pharmacy team you will contribute to the delivery of general high quality clinical pharmacy services meeting the needs of patients and healthcare professionals within the Trust.
If you are a motivated and visionary pharmacist looking to make a significant impact in clinical effectiveness, we would love to hear from you.
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