Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated clinical pharmacist to work with the Chief Pharmacist and NHS England specialised commissioning team in the Clinical Commissioning Pharmacist role.
The post-holder will contribute to the effective use of therapies within specialised commissioning, ensuring local governance process are in place and being followed and in delivering cost-effective switches and ensuring best value in the use of high-cost medicines. You will be expected to work across the Frimley Health Trust sites.
You will be expected to contribute to the strategic development of the department, both within the Trust and within the wider ICS.
Main duties of the job
Provide specialist clinical pharmacy advice on NICE guidance and high-cost/tariff-excluded medicines to clinicians and MDTs.
Support clinicians with NHS England Individual Funding Requests (IFRs), ensuring high-quality submissions. Work collaboratively with clinical teams, including the MS MDT, to optimise safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines.
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of prescribing guidelines and treatment pathways.
Undertake and present complex medicines evaluations to Trust and ICS committees.
Lead implementation of NICE and NHS England commissioning policies for high-cost drugs. Assess and communicate clinical and financial impact of new guidance.
Develop and oversee processes for approval and governance of high-cost and non-tariff medicines. Deliver QIPP and medicines optimisation initiatives to improve value.
Manage Patient Access Schemes and support income recovery. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and commissioners to influence prescribing and ensure compliance. Monitor expenditure, undertake audits, report performance, and represent the Trust at relevant committees.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A comprehensive and detailed job description and main responsibilities outline can be found in the attached Job Description and person specification.
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This advert is for Clinical Commissioning Pharmacist with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Camberley, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacist role. The advertised salary is £59,798 - £67,020 per annum Including fringe HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (To cover a secondment). The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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