Pharmacist - Medicines Value Programme Lead Department: Pharmacy Band 8b: £62,215 - £72,293 per annum Full-time 37.5 hours per week including weekend and BH commitments, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working Working as part of the senior pharmacy team, you will be the lead for medicines value, homecare services and digital medicines optimisation. You will be responsible for managing a drug budget c.£50M, driving cost-saving initiatives and ensuring compliance with national commissioning policies. This is a diverse role that includes high-level stakeholder engagement, team leadership, business case development, and strategic oversight of medicine cost and productivity improvements. We are looking for an exceptional clinical pharmacist with proven experience at a senior level, who is passionate about medicines optimisation, has a strong grasp of medicine commissioning and finance and excels at leading change in complex environments. Interested? For further information, please contact Vivian De Vittoris, Associate Director of Pharmacy - Operations, Quality & Governance atVivian.devittoris@mkuh.nhs.uk MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Interview date: 16.06.2025 • The Medicines Value Programme Lead is professionally and managerially responsible for the development and delivery of successful Medicines Value and waste reduction programmes for MKUH, ensuring best value prescribing and evidenced based practice. They will utilise horizon scanning, monitoring drug usage, prescribing patterns and expenditure to support MKUH achieving a balanced drug budget and planning for new drug developments. • They are accountable for managing the approval, appropriate use, and audit of high-cost medicines reimbursed centrally as well as under block arrangements. • They are responsible for ensuring useful and accurate reporting of data from Pharmacy systems to support the running of the department and good financial management of medicines across the organisation. • They will provide clinical expertise to the procurement team. • They will participate in the provision of clinical pharmacy services, on-call, weekend and bank holiday commitments. "We Care We Communicate We Collaborate We Contribute" "90% reported feeling trusted to do their job and always knowing their responsibilities" (NHS Staff Survey 2023). You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including: • Free on-site parking • Free tea and coffee • Great flexible working opportunities • Discounted gym membership • Lease car scheme • Generous annual leave and pension scheme • On site nursery (chargeable) • Extensive staff health and well-being programme Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news. Medicines value & commissioning responsibilities: • To be responsible for the identification of cost-reduction strategies associated with medicines alongside commissioners, clinicians, and wider departmental and Trust stakeholders, to scope feasibility and methods for safe implementation. Expert practice: • To provide strategic advice to the Clinical Director for Pharmacy to ensure the Trust manages medicines in a safe and effective way. Research, evaluation & service development: • To interpret national guidance, research, and audit and where it does not exist to formulate an expert opinion and/or contribute to the evidence. Leadership & management: • To manage the team in accordance with organisation policy and procedures, for example, pharmacy rotas including cover for sickness, vacancies and leave and performance management. Professional practice role: • To practice in compliance with the General Pharmaceutical Council code of professional conduct within scope of practice, being responsible and accountable for own decisions, actions, and omissions. Educational & training responsibilities: • To ensure a comprehensive induction programme for all new members of staff coming into the team. Professional role: • To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. Please refer to the Job Description for further details We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months. This advert closes on Thursday 5 Jun 2025. Location : Milton Keynes, MK6 5LD