Specialist Pharmacist, Interface, Formulary and Medicines Value

Job description Job responsibilities

Review outcomes of the Area Prescribing Committee and work with secondary care consultants and pharmacists to implement, supporting the changeover of treatment for patients to formulary choices where appropriate. To support Trust clinicians in the preparation of APC applications. To work with GPs and Practice Pharmacy teams to support changes in formulary or education regarding drugs within secondary care practice. Lead the proactive review and management of the formulary from a secondary care perspective, supporting prescribing decision making. To contribute and lead where appropriate, in the delivery of WRP and cost-effective prescribing appropriate to this role and in both primary and secondary care. Lead on interface projects which look to improve cost effectiveness and/or safety of prescribing. Review and maintain the management of shared care protocols where appropriate. Lead on resolution of GP refusals, ensuring patients receive their medicines in a timely manner with the most appropriate clinician maintaining responsibility for their prescription and care. Co-ordinate this activity with the Pharmacy Homecare Team where appropriate and the High Cost Drugs Team in order to make sure the medication is charged to the correct budget. Co-ordinate subgroups of the APC to develop specific guidelines ensuring that relevant stakeholders are included. Where possible, ensure that guidelines are produced that are consistent and relevant in both primary and secondary care. Liaise with other senior pharmacists within partner organisation (including any outsourced secondary care pharmacy services) to ensure delivery of the health communitys objectives and targets. Support primary and secondary care pharmacists to implement the activities of the Coventry and Warwickshire Area Prescribing Committee. Respond to interface enquiries from healthcare professionals, staff, patients and public within the Coventry and Warwickshire area. This may include liaison work with the ICB Medicines Optimisation team.

This role will be responsible for managing and maintaining the cost effective introduction and use of medications across UHCW and the wider system. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.