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Head of Medicines Commissioning and Transformation

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a motivated pharmacist with expertise in medicines optimisation, transformation strategy delivery, financial performance, and collaborative working in complex environments.
  • You will identify value opportunities in medicine expenditure, lead national optimisation projects, and coordinate strategic plans across teams and partners to enhance financial and health outcomes.

Requirements

  • Motivated pharmacist
  • Expert and highly specialist knowledge of pharmacy and medicines optimisation
  • Ability to deliver and monitor transformational and improvement strategies
  • Experience of working in a complex and ever-changing environment
  • Keen individual with an eye for detail
  • Effective matrix working experience
  • Ability to co-ordinate the delivery of efficiencies, people support, strategic workforce transformation and medicines optimisation projects and programmes
  • Support for the NEL Medicines Value Group
  • Experience in identifying opportunities to extract best value from expenditure on medicines
  • Knowledge of sharing best practice, benchmarking and monitoring key objectives
  • Experience in delivering financial performance against medicines use and outcomes
  • Leadership on national medicines optimisation opportunities, projects and transformation plans
  • Co-ordination of strategic plans, engagement and delivery across the team and with partners
  • Support for integrated and collaborative ways of working with health and social care partners

Responsibilities

  • You will be responsible for supporting the NEL Medicines Value Group to ensure the identification of opportunities to extract best value from expenditure on medicines, sharing best practice, benchmarking and monitoring key objectives in the delivery of financial performance against medicines use and outcomes across the system.
  • The post holder will also lead on the national medicines optimisation opportunities, projects and transformation plans ensuring co-ordination of strategic plans, engagement and delivery across the Team, between Directorates and with NEL partners.

FAQs

What is the duration of the position?

The position is for a 10-month maternity leave cover.

What is the work schedule for this role?

This role is a 0.8 WTE (whole-time equivalent) position, which typically means you will be working part-time.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The role requires a motivated pharmacist with expert and highly specialist knowledge of pharmacy and medicines optimisation.

Is experience in project management necessary for this role?

Yes, experience in managing transformational and improvement strategies, particularly in a complex environment, is essential.

Who will I be working with in this role?

You will be working with a multi-disciplinary team within the NEL ICB Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team, alongside various health and social care partners.

What is the main focus of the NEL Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation team?

The main focus is to achieve equitable access and outcomes of medicines for local people across North East London and to support cost-effective, safe prescribing.

Will there be opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, joining the team will provide support and opportunities to further develop your abilities as a senior leader.

Who can I contact for further information about the position?

You can contact Belinda Krishek, the Deputy Director of Medicines Optimisation, at belinda.krishek@nhs.net for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

What is the main priority of the NHS North East London Integrated Care Board (ICB) in the coming year?

The key priority is to develop closer integrated and collaborative ways of working with partners to implement the Out of Hospital Strategy.

Is there a probation period for this position?

Yes, there is a 6-month probation period in line with the Probation Policy.

NHS North East London is responsible for planning and buying health services to meet our population's needs.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2022
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS North East London oversees and coordinates healthcare services across the North East London region. Their mission is to improve health outcomes by integrating care services, fostering collaboration among healthcare providers, and addressing local health needs. The organization's purpose is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting health equity and efficiency in the healthcare system.