Medicines Management Pharmacist

Islington Borough Medicines Optimisation team has an exciting opportunity, for a dynamic pharmacist with a passion for Medicines Optimisation to join our team and make a difference to the population of Islington and North Central London. We wish to appoint a self-motivated pharmacist with strong clinical pharmacy skills, to ensure the highest standards of care for patients across Islington. This is an ideal development opportunity for Band 7 or Band 8A pharmacists. You will be responsible for a number of different workstreams to support GP practices and Community Pharmacies with high quality advice and Medicines Optimisation support. We are seeking a pharmacist with a proven track record in influencing and negotiating with prescribers, innovation and promoting high quality use of medicines. You must also have a broad clinical background, experience of working with different stakeholders and an understanding of current healthcare policy and NHS commissioning. Applications from individuals seeking part time, job share or flexible working arrangements are welcomed. Previous applicants need not apply. We also reserve the right to close vacancies when we have received sufficient applications to shortlist. To support the development of high quality, safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines in collaboration with all other stakeholders in the local health economy and in line with the Medicines Optimisation Strategy. To deliver a competent and efficient advisory service to GP practices and non-medical prescribers, relating to prescribing, pharmacy, therapeutics and medicines optimisation overall and support the development of community pharmacy services. On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs:

• to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
• tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access
• enhance productivity and value for money
• help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

North Central London’s population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions – or buys – on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims. NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London. Prescribing and Medicines Optimisation 1. To work with GP practices in the locality to identify medicines optimisation needs and organise, prepare and participate in visits to practices to discuss medicines optimisation issues. 2. To provide an expert, unbiased, evidence-based and independent source of pharmaceutical advice to healthcare professionals and patients on the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of medicines within your scope of expertise. 3. To analyse and interpret practice ePACT data and other relevant information (e.g. QOF data and public health data) to support effective management of the prescribing budget and QIPP. 4. Support GP practices in reviewing, developing and auditing their prescribing and medicines optimisation systems and strategies. This includes review and analysis of ePACT data, visiting the teams and practices, supporting and carrying out audit (including clinical audit), and managing provision of support to the practice as necessary. 5. To assist in the development and implementation of primary care preferred lists, guidelines and the medicines optimisation scheme, providing support and feedback to practices and other groups on practice performance. 6. To support the introduction of all medicines-related NHS guidance (including NICE, NSFs, MHRA alerts, CQC reports) across Islington borough and/or NCL ICS. 7. To support and develop appropriate medicines optimisation continuing education and training for health care professionals and related staff in conjunction with the Head of Medicines Management and team.