Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Rheumatology

Job overview

We are recruiting for an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Rheumatology who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to work with the Rheumatology consultants, specialist nurses, Homecare teams and clinical pharmacy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership and delivery of a high quality, proactive and patient focused service to rheumatology patients

This is an excellent opportunity to work with Lead Clinicians and nurses in a truly MDT setting

The ideal candidate will use their non-medical prescribing qualification to optimise individual patient's drug therapies as appropriate, having the opportunity to develop a clinic.

You will also be supported to develop their leadership and management skills.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a high-profile lead role in the provision and development of pharmaceutical services to the rheumatology department, including biologics, biosimilars and other medications

You will also develop and maintain a role as a non-medical prescriber (NMP) to support the management of rheumatology patients receiving biologics and other therapies.

They will be expected to manage and develop services which allow the delivery of medicines via homecare to patients under the care of the rheumatology department.

The post holder will also “horizon-scan” for the planned licensing of biosimilars and to lead on their controlled introduction and use, according to policy.

Additionally, you will work closely within the Multi-Disciplinary Team  delivering services in rheumatology in order to deliver clinical and cost benefits of medicines optimisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.