We are seeking a Formulary Pharmacist to lead the evolution and implementation of our local formulary, ensuring that it is evidence-based, cost-effective, and aligned with national and regional guidelines. The post will also oversee processes for IFRs and High Cost drugs. The Trust uses the Epic electronic patient record system, so the post holder will have the opportunity to adapt formulary processes to the Digital age.
You will also provide expert advice and support to clinicians, managers, and patients on formulary issues, as well as conducting audits, evaluations, and reviews of prescribing practices. You will work closely with the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Procurement teams to ensure that our formulary is up-to-date, relevant, and responsive to the needs of our patients and staff.
1. Support the Clinical Pharmacy Manager in developing and maintaining the Trust formulary.
2. Assist the Trust in identifying and capitalising on Cost Improvement Programmes.
3. Liaise with ICB colleagues to harmonise the Formulary.
4. Oversee the use of High Cost and PbR Excluded medications.
5. Provide a clinical pharmacy service to patients within the Trust.
6. Act as a role model in clinical pharmacy practice, providing high standards of clinical service in line with pharmacy objectives.
7. Manage and develop staff under the postholder.
8. Provide operational and professional leadership in medicines optimisation, promoting evidence-based, cost-effective use of medicines.
9. Collaborate with the FHFT Drugs & Therapeutics Committee (FHFT DTC) in formulary implementation and maintenance.
10. Ensure processes are in place for formulary implementation within the trust, maximising compliance and visibility.
11. Work with primary care to implement a harmonised formulary across Frimley Health ICB.
12. Contribute to the Frimley Health Medicines Board and liaise with the ICB team to improve medicine use at the interface between primary and secondary care.
13. Disseminate DTC decisions to the Pharmacy Department and wider Trust.
14. Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Trust Drug Formulary following decisions at DTC and MOB meetings.
15. Produce drug evaluations for the DTC and MOB as requested, and advise on the introduction and use of new drugs.
16. Maintain close relations with pharmacy teams across all sites.
This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025.
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