Overview
A newly developed post has been created to join the commissioning team at Barts Health NHS Trust as the Highly Specialist Pharmacist - Sub-Regional Immunoglobulin Assessment Panel (SRIAP) for North East London (NEL). We are seeking an ambitious individual to lead the development of SRIAP, supporting enhanced clinical stewardship of immunoglobulin across the North East London region. This will include coordination of immunoglobulin referrals from all three acute Trusts within NEL. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with NHS England (NHSE), the NEL SRIAP panel, and Barts Health NHS Trust to support the development of patient pathways, ensuring timely and appropriate access to immunoglobulin (Ig). The post holder will also work with senior clinicians, commissioners, and regional medicines optimisation teams to support safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective use of immunoglobulins across secondary care.
We welcome applications from individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who are able to work effectively across systems. Joining our team will provide the support and opportunities to further develop your capabilities within Barts Health and the wider healthcare system.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the NEL SRIAP, with Barts Health serving as the host Trust.
* Ensure referrals are managed daily from all local NEL acute trusts, including review in line with the National Ig Clinical Commissioning Policy and the London Emergency List.
* Lead the development of the SRIAP to enhance clinical stewardship of immunoglobulin across the North East London region.
* Ensure the panel operates according to NHS England policies, including the CCP for Ig and terms of reference for SRIAP.
* Oversee the approval and review of new and existing Ig patients, record data on the national database, and monitor KPIs to maximise Ig expenditure reimbursement at Barts Health.
* Maintain detailed records of panel decisions, ensuring alignment with the National Immunoglobulin Database.
* Collaborate with commissioners to establish and monitor KPIs.
* Support development of patient pathways to ensure timely and appropriate access to Ig.
* Ensure the minimum data set is fulfilled to enable patients to be discussed at the SRIAP and that all patients discussed meet these requirements.
* Develop relevant SOPs and pathways to ensure timely discussion of patients at the SRIAP in liaison with specialty clinical teams.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. We aim to be a high-performing group renowned for excellence, innovation, and safe, compassionate care. We strive to be an outstanding place to work where our WeCare values guide how we work together and promote an inclusive working environment.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.
Details
Date posted: 26 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 8a
Salary: £64,156 to £71,148 per annum incl
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 259-7424886GCS
Job location: Royal London Hospital, London, E1 1FR
Person specification
Qualifications
* Essential: MPharm or equivalent; Registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacist; Postgraduate Pharmacy Qualification or equivalent (minimum Postgraduate Diploma).
* Desirable: Independent Prescribing Qualification or willingness to train to become an IP; Management qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
* Essential: Extensive post-registration hospital experience; significant experience as a clinical pharmacy practitioner in an acute NHS setting; ability to understand complex issues, problem solve, and propose solutions; awareness of current national standards and service delivery issues; knowledge of Local and National commissioning policies.
* Desirable: Training and supervising staff; planning and implementing significant service developments and organisational change; previous experience in clinical commissioning work.
Knowledge
* Essential: Awareness of current national standards and guidelines related to High-Cost Medicines; expert knowledge across a range of services; knowledge of NHS medicines-related law and guidance; knowledge of medicines management systems at ward level.
Skills
* Essential: Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills; IT-literate with intermediate IT skills; ability to negotiate; risk identification and management; ability to work unsupervised under pressure; strong clinical and critical appraisal skills; ability to identify problems and propose solutions; ability to deliver and validate staff training; evidence of good clinical pharmacy ward practice.
* Desirable: Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
Other
* Essential: High level of organisational ability, motivation, drive for performance and improvement; flexible approach; commitment to ongoing staff and personal development; decisive with sound judgement; high self-awareness.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK visas and immigration guidance applies. UK Registration with current professional registration is required.
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