Advanced Pharmacist, Area Prescribing and Formulary

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Summary:

• Develop and maintain a joint medicines formulary across Northamptonshire.
• Contribute to the implementation of NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) Medicines Optimisation strategy at hospital, care home, practice, community pharmacy and individual patient level.
• Promote rational, high quality, cost-effective, evidence-based prescribing through expert pharmaceutical advice and support to ICB / Integrated Care System (ICS), hospitals, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), GP federations, member practices of the ICB, individual prescribers within the ICB, and care homes staff.
• Contribute to the delivery of medicines services across the ICB to ensure that the pharmaceutical needs of the population are met.
• Support the effective us of high-cost medicines in secondary care.
• Work in collaboration with the NHS Northamptonshire ICB Medicines Optimisation team and the wider ICB team to ensure policies, guidance and protocols related to interface and medicines management service provision are implemented within hospitals, GP practices, care homes, and other healthcare establishments.
• The role supports the ICB in driving transformation as well as value for money in planning, commissioning, and service.

Area Prescribing Committee:

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement area-specific prescribing strategies
• Conduct regular reviews of prescribing patterns, identifying opportunities for improvement and adherence to evidence-based practices.
• Provide guidance to prescribers on optimising medication regimens, cost-effectiveness, and safety.

Formulary Development and Management:

• Lead the development and maintenance of the formulary, ensuring alignment with national and regional guidelines.
• Evaluate new medications and therapeutic interventions for inclusion in the formulary, considering clinical efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement formulary changes and communicate updates to healthcare teams. 
• Reduce medicines waste via robust policy and guidance.
• To contribute to the development of and implementation of prescribing policies, standard operating procedures, protocols, and guidance.

Policies and Guidelines

• Oversee development and review of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) on behalf of the Integrated Care Board.
• Oversee the development of Shared Care Agreements in conjunction with Medicines Advisory Service team at Northampton General Hospital and other system partners.
• Lead ICB baseline assessment in relation to National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Technology Appraisals and guidelines where they pertain to medicines optimisation. Track progress against relevant NICE guidance.

Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement:

• Monitor and assess the impact of prescribing practices on patient outcomes and safety.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance medication management processes.
• Provide expertise in clinical governance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Provide clinical information and expert advice on complex prescribing related issues where requested.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based solutions.

Education and Training:

• Develop and deliver training programs for healthcare professionals on prescribing guidelines, formulary updates, and medication management.
• Provide mentorship as appropriate and contribute to continuous professional development within the system.
• Provide education to patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams on appropriate medication use.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimise multidisciplinary patient care.
• Engage with external stakeholders, such as pharmaceutical industry representatives and regulatory bodies, to stay informed about new medications and industry trends.
• Contribute to development of Primary Care Portal for medicines optimisation. Track and progress availability of relevant guiding documents supported by ICB MO administrator,

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Utilise data analytics to evaluate prescribing trends and formulary utilisation.
• Generate reports on key performance indicators, presenting findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Develop, undertake, and supervise prescribing and medicines optimisation related audits.