Lead Specialist Pharmacist, Rheumatology

Careers at #LNWH London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us #WeAreLNWH Find out more about Our HEART values Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about our ambitious strategy We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset. Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff. • H onesty • E quity • A ccountability • R espect • T eamwork These values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision. 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Due to recent changes to the UK immigration rules affecting Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility routes, skill level requirements and salary thresholds, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information is available via Visas and immigration - GOV.UK. Job overview Previous applicants need not apply. In this key role, you will work as part of an established multidisciplinary team and be responsible for leading and shaping high-quality clinical pharmacy services in rheumatology across both inpatient and outpatient settings. The successful candidate will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary Rheumatology team, leading on medicines optimisation, high-cost drug management, clinical governance, workforce development, service transformation and patient safety initiatives The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills, be adaptable, and lead a team with strong problem-solving and time management abilities. Applicants must be currently registered with the GPhC as a pharmacist and have completed the clinical pharmacist diploma. An independent prescribing qualification is essential. Development Opportunity This post is advertised as a substantive Band 8b position. However, applications will also be considered from candidates who do not yet meet all the Band 8b criteria but can demonstrate the potential to develop into the role. Candidates appointed through this route will be appointed at Band 8a and will progress to Band 8b upon successful completion of an agreed Rheumatology Lead Pharmacist Competency Framework and formal gateway assessment. Progression will be competency-based and not time-based. Advert The successful candidate will join our Pharmacy team and will lead on the development and delivery of a specialist rheumatology pharmacy service across the Trust, including liaising with primary care colleagues. Provide expert advice on the management and monitoring of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, biosimilars, and other rheumatology therapies. Lead and run pharmacist-led outpatient clinics to monitor treatment efficacy, safety, and patient adherence. Oversee and coordinate pharmaceutical care for Rheumatology inpatients and act as the pharmacy lead for complex and high-risk patients. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals, primary care colleagues and homecare providers to optimise patient outcomes. Lead on development and implementation of Rheumatology prescribing pathways, guidelines, SOPs and governance processes. Identify and deliver education and training to pharmacy staff, medical teams, and nursing staff within the specialty. Monitor, manage and report on Rheumatology medicines expenditure and identify opportunities for quality improvement and cost optimisation Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and research initiatives to support innovation and best practice. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in rheumatology medicines and NHS policy Working for our organisation London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: • Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK • St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease • Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice • Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Detailed job description and main responsibilities To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment. 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