Pharmacist Specialist

Home based within the North of England - Please note that this role will include regular travel within the Yorkshire area with occasional travel within England and overnight stays. We are particularly interested in candidates residing in Yorkshire.

Job Summary

As a Pharmacist Specialist you’ll be part of a dynamic Medicines Optimisation Team providing specialist advice and expert knowledge to support inspection, registration and risk management across the organisation. You will be leading and promoting CQC’s medicines optimisation agenda in health and social care services.

Job Description

Under the leadership and management of the Medicines Manager, the Pharmacist Specialist will:

• Pro-actively provide pharmaceutical expertise to CQC regulatory activity with regard to medicines optimisation and the management of the risks associated with the unsafe use of medicines in all regulated settings.
• Manage own workload and referrals effectively.
• Pro-actively predict and identify medicines risks within all regulated settings to ensure CQC effectively manages the risks associated with the unsafe use of medicines.
• Provide expert medicines optimisation support to CQC inspection teams to ensure sound judgements are made.
• Quality assure allocated inspection team outputs with regard to medicines optimisation to ensure consistency and credibility.
• Provide leadership, training and support to internal and external stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and understanding of issues relating to medicines optimisation and the safe management of medicines, including controlled drugs.
• Autonomously manage CQC’s statutory responsibilities for the safe management of controlled drugs by managing the links with a named Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network.
• Deputise for the Medicines Manager as appropriate.
• Observe the highest standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to advice and activities that are undertaken on CQC’s behalf.
• Adopt an approach of openness and transparency in all business activities and the provision of advice undertaken on CQC’s behalf.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing, demonstrating inclusive leadership and valuing difference.
• Ensure all work carried out is within the scope of that required and relevant CQC policies/guidance are adhered to.
  
  

Under the leadership and management of the Medicines Manager, the Pharmacist Specialist will:

• Pro-actively provide pharmaceutical expertise to CQC regulatory activity with regard to medicines optimisation and the management of the risks associated with the unsafe use of medicines in all regulated settings.
• Manage own workload and referrals effectively.
• Pro-actively predict and identify medicines risks within all regulated settings to ensure CQC effectively manages the risks associated with the unsafe use of medicines.
• Provide expert medicines optimisation support to CQC inspection teams to ensure sound judgements are made.
• Quality assure allocated inspection team outputs with regard to medicines optimisation to ensure consistency and credibility.
• Provide leadership, training and support to internal and external stakeholders to enhance their knowledge and understanding of issues relating to medicines optimisation and the safe management of medicines, including controlled drugs.
• Autonomously manage CQC’s statutory responsibilities for the safe management of controlled drugs by managing the links with a named Controlled Drugs Local Intelligence Network.
• Deputise for the Medicines Manager as appropriate.
• Observe the highest standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to advice and activities that are undertaken on CQC’s behalf.
• Adopt an approach of openness and transparency in all business activities and the provision of advice undertaken on CQC’s behalf.
• Promote a culture of wellbeing, demonstrating inclusive leadership and valuing difference.
• Ensure all work carried out is within the scope of that required and relevant CQC policies/guidance are adhered to.
  
  

Person specification

As a natural leader, with excellent presentation skills, you will proactively take the lead in specifically allocated areas to support and advise inspections teams in predicting, identifying and prioritising medicines risks within their portfolios. You'll routinely provide training and support for CQC representatives for issues relating to medicines optimisation and actively engage with key external stakeholders to promote the safe management of medicines.

We are looking for an experienced pharmacist with expertise in hospitals, mental health services, care homes, primary care and/or services delivered to patients at home. A key skill will be the application of medicines optimisation principles across all registered settings so adaptability and a strong commitment to continuing professional development are required.

What We Offer You...

• Grade B - £39,390 (National Framework) or £44,792 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) 
• 27 days annual leave, which rises with service to 32.5 days, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Home working Allowance of £553 per annum
• Car Working Allowance of £482 per annum
• Membership of the NHS pension scheme, contributing about 14% of basic salary
• All the equipment you need to comfortably work from home
• An internal voucher reward scheme
• Free 24/7 access to an employee assistance service.
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts at supermarkets, high street stores, electronics, and car leasing.
• A cycle to work scheme
• Support for your growth and success, with training opportunities and guidance from experienced managers and mentors.
• A commitment to a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe diverse teams drive creativity and productivity, so we welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of caring responsibilities, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.
• We particularly welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates from an ethnic minority background, as disabled and ethnic minority background individuals are currently underrepresented
• This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. 
  
  

Selection process details

Complete an online application form via the CQC Web page - click on Apply Button

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

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Nationality requirements

This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  
  

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The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Contact point for applicants

Job Contact

• Name : Recruitment Team
• Email : recruitment@cqc.org.uk
  
  

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@cqc.org.uk
  
  

Further information

www.cqc.org.uk