Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Inflammatory Bowel Services

Stockport, Greater Manchester
£55,690-62,682 per year
Contract
Full-time

18 mins ago

The successful applicant will be responsible as an advanced specialist for leading and providing safe, efficient and cost-effective clinical pharmacy services to patients diagnosed with an inflammatory bowel disease at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.Main duties of the job

To support the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease
To clinically assess and treat IBD patients effectively in scheduled outpatient clinics according to prescribed job plan, utilising skills as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber as and when required.
To contribute to the development of prescribing policies for groups of patients treated by the clinical specialists e.g. Shared Care Guidelines for care of patients across primary/secondary care.
To support the safe and cost-effective use of high-cost drug therapies within the field of inflammatory bowel disease.
To horizon scan for upcoming novel therapeutics and proactively submit new drug applications to the Trust's Medicines Optimisation Group to support prompt access to new therapeutics.
To engage with colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry to identify and gain access to commercial financial agreements and rebate schemes to ensure resources are utilised effectively.

About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidayso NHS pension scheme membershipo Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furthero NHS Staff discountso Cycle to work schemeo Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debto Stockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceDetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number362-A-25-7430917Job locationsStepping Hill HospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEJob descriptionJob responsibilities

To support the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease
To clinically assess and treat IBD patients effectively in scheduled outpatient clinics according to prescribed job plan, utilising skills as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber as and when required.
To contribute to the development of prescribing policies for groups of patients treated by the clinical specialists e.g. Shared Care Guidelines for care of patients across primary/secondary care.
To support the safe and cost-effective use of high-cost drug therapies within the field of inflammatory bowel disease.
To horizon scan for upcoming novel therapeutics and proactively submit new drug applications to the Trusts Medicines Optimisation Group to support prompt access to new therapeutics.
To engage with colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry to identify and gain access to commercial financial agreements and rebate schemes to ensure resources are utilised effectively.
To participate in the pharmacy departments on call and out of hours pharmacy services rota as and when required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.Before applying for a secondment opportunity please familiarise yourself with the Trust secondment policy (found on the intranet) and ensure that you have discussed and gained approval from your current line manager Job descriptionJob responsibilities

To support the provision of high-quality pharmaceutical care to patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease
To clinically assess and treat IBD patients effectively in scheduled outpatient clinics according to prescribed job plan, utilising skills as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber as and when required.
To contribute to the development of prescribing policies for groups of patients treated by the clinical specialists e.g. Shared Care Guidelines for care of patients across primary/secondary care.
To support the safe and cost-effective use of high-cost drug therapies within the field of inflammatory bowel disease.
To horizon scan for upcoming novel therapeutics and proactively submit new drug applications to the Trusts Medicines Optimisation Group to support prompt access to new therapeutics.
To engage with colleagues in the pharmaceutical industry to identify and gain access to commercial financial agreements and rebate schemes to ensure resources are utilised effectively.
To participate in the pharmacy departments on call and out of hours pharmacy services rota as and when required.

Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Postgraduate UK Diploma or higher (MSc or Doctorate) in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent or relevant experience
Non medical prescribing qualification
Completion of Foundation Pharmacist (Pre-Registration) training
Annotation to the GPhC Pharmacist Register as an independent non-medical prescriber

Desirable

Member of the UKCPA Gastroenterology Clinical Group

KnowledgeEssential

Advanced level of clinical knowledge
Evidence of use of clinical IT systems

ExperienceEssential

oExperience in Clinical Pharmacy services in a UK hospital

Desirable

oExperience in delivering training.
Previous experience of working in a clinic setting

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

oDemonstrate a good level of verbal and written English.
oHighly developed communication skills

Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssential

Vocational Master's degree in Pharmacy (MPharm) or equivalent
Postgraduate UK Diploma or higher (MSc or Doctorate) in Clinical Pharmacy / Pharmacy Practice or equivalent or relevant experience
Non medical prescribing qualification
Completion of Foundation Pharmacist (Pre-Registration) training
Annotation to the GPhC Pharmacist Register as an independent non-medical prescriber

Desirable

Member of the UKCPA Gastroenterology Clinical Group

KnowledgeEssential

Advanced level of clinical knowledge
Evidence of use of clinical IT systems

ExperienceEssential

oExperience in Clinical Pharmacy services in a UK hospital

Desirable

oExperience in delivering training.
Previous experience of working in a clinic setting

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

oDemonstrate a good level of verbal and written English.
oHighly developed communication skills

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