Highly Specialist Pharmacist- Homecare and Medicines Optimisation inBolton inBolton PUBLISHED TUE 3 DEC 2024

Band 8a: £53,755 to £60,504 a year Per Annum PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Bolton NHS Foundation Trust rEn7pDMh

Opportunity to work in a specialized field of Homecare and Medicines Optimisation, contributing to patient care in innovative ways.

Leadership role that allows for the development and management of a homecare pharmacy team, fostering growth and collaboration.

Involvement with high-cost medicines, ensuring safe and effective management, which enhances professional expertise.

Collaboration with various specialties and commissioners to optimize the use of resources and improve patient outcomes.

Access to a supportive and friendly pharmacy team, promoting a positive working environment.

Engagement in digital transformation projects, enhancing skills in electronic prescribing and modern pharmacy practices.

Possibility for personal and professional development, encouraging staff to reach their full potential.

The Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Highly Specialist Pharmacist for a permanent, full-time role focused on Homecare and Medicines Optimisation. The successful candidate will serve as a Band 8A pharmacist, taking a leadership role in the homecare service and contributing to the medicines optimisation initiatives at Royal Bolton Hospital. This position involves managing high-cost drugs, collaborating with clinicians and commissioners for effective medicine utilisation, and leading the homecare pharmacy team to ensure the safe and effective delivery of patient care. The pharmacist will also provide clinical support to the dispensary team and other pharmacy staff.

Candidates should be forward-thinking and ready to drive improvements within the pharmacy department, which is recognized for its digital transformation efforts, including the implementation of electronic prescribing. The role not only aims to enhance medication management but also to foster an environment where staff can achieve their full potential while contributing to innovative service development.

Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Homecare and Medicines Optimisation

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post

We are looking for a Pharmacist with experience in Homecare and medicines optimisation to work at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacist to join the wonderful friendly pharmacy team at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a specialised Band 8a pharmacist who will play a significant role in leading the homecare service, and contributing to the medicines optimisation agenda at Royal Bolton Hospital. This is an exciting new role for the department and are looking for a forward thinking candidate to help drive the service.

We want all our staff to have the ability to reach their full potential and share with others the great work they do. Bolton has electronic prescribing throughout the hospital and is a leader in digital transformation projects.

To lead the homecare and medicines optimisation pharmacy team, to ensure high cost drugs are managed safely and effectively.

To support specialities and areas that use high cost medicines, working in partnership with commissioners to ensure the most cost effective use of these medicines in line with national and local guidance.

Lead and manage the homecare pharmacy team, responsible for setting up new services and reviewing homecare provider performance and ensure patients are receiving safe and effective care.

Provide clinical support as a senior Pharmacist to the dispensary team and other members of the pharmacy team as required.

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Highly Specialist Pharmacist- Homecare and Medicines Optimisation inBolton inBolton PUBLISHED TUE 3 DEC 2024

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust rEn7pDMh

About us For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

About us
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.