Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Clinical Pharmacists to join the Hospital Pharmacy team as Lead Pharmacist for High Cost Drugs within the Health Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands. This is a newly-created post that will impact on practice relating to management of High Cost Drugs for all specialities across the island of Guernsey in both the Acute/Hospital and Community/Primary Care settings Joining a team of 7 Lead Pharmacists, reporting to the Chief Pharmacist you will; - be part of the Prescribing Support Unit and to work alongside the Prescribing Advisor, the Senior PSU Clinical Pharmacist, the High Cost Drugs Senior Pharmacy Technician and to provide oversight and clinical support on the management of high cost drugs for islanders in the community. - review current processes for the prescribing and dispensing of high-cost drugs to develop and future-proof the service, maximising savings for the taxpayer. - identify the most cost-effective route for dispensing, including either on, or off-island Homecare or a wholly-owned pharmacy subsidiary. You will liaise with; - The Chief Pharmacist, Deputy Chief Pharmacist, Prescribing Advisor, Pharmacy Hospital Services Manager, Head and Lead Pharmacy Technicians and all other Pharmacy staff. - Management staff, external agencies, patient groups, Pharmaceutical Industry. - Medical, Nursing and Pharmacy staff in primary and secondary care. Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scales. The Guernsey Band 8A salary range from 1st Jan is �70,723 to �84,752 plus an annual bonus of �1,605 and higher out of hours rates, if applicable. Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave. The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital. This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community. Their Pharmacy team provides an excellent service, supported by modern equipment and Pharmacists and other Healthcare Professionals recruited to a very high standard. Person requirements: Qualified GPhC-registered Pharmacist. At least three years UK post-registration practice experience Experience of Medicines Optimisation specific to High Cost Drugs Strong influencing and communication skills to foster good working relationships with stakeholders Ability to act on own initiative with the appropriate level of supervision The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An ongoing annual bonus of �1,605 - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of �5,000 and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous �500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.