Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Join our collaborative Medicines Optimisation function, working across the Thames Valley system to improve outcomes for a population of approximately 2.5 million people.
Medicines Optimisation is a core function of the health and care system and a key lever for improving population health, patient safety, quality and financial sustainability. It supports the safe, effective and equitable use of medicines, delivering maximum value for patients, communities and the NHS.
Within Thames Valley, the FHFT-hosted delegated Medicines Optimisation Function works with the Thames Valley ICB and partners across primary, secondary and tertiary care, community pharmacy, primary care networks and neighbourhoods. Together, we reduce unwarranted variation, promote evidence-based practice and NICE guidance, and support high-quality, integrated care pathways and seamless patient journeys.
Our work supports the ambitions of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and is underpinned by a strong culture of collaboration, shared purpose and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
As a Medicines Optimisation Lead, you will lead defined medicines optimisation workstreams and improvement programmes within the FHFT-hosted delegated Medicines Optimisation Function. Working within the Thames Valley ICB medicines optimisation workplan and approved operational priorities, you will take responsibility for translating evidence, prescribing data and national guidance into practical and sustainable improvements.
You will provide specialist medicines optimisation advice, develop and implement guidance and pathways through appropriate governance routes, and work with clinicians, commissioners, prescribers and wider partners to improve quality, safety and value. You will manage delivery, evaluate impact and support colleagues, including through line management where this forms part of the role. You will deputise for the Medicines Optimisation Senior Leads and Medicines Optimisation Senior Lead Pharmacists as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Master’s level qualification, healthcare professional registration or equivalent experience working at a senior level.
- Has undertaken line management training or has experience of line management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experienceworking in healthcare organisations.
- Experience of delivering and managing improvement programmes in a primary care or NHS setting
- Good knowledge of NHS policy relating to prescribing and pharmacy services.
- Knowledge of and care for the communities within the local system.
- An understanding of legal, governance and ethical frameworks within which pharmacy and health organisations work.
- Understanding of delegated-function operating models, including the distinction between ICB-retained statutory/strategic accountabilities and FHFT-hosted operational delivery responsibilities.
Skills
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent writing, report writing and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences
- Demonstrates ability to use skills to make decisions in complex situations where there are several factors that require analysis, interpretation and comparison.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel and prioritise tasks accordingly.
- Ability to critically appraise and problem solve whilst maintaining objectivity.
Closing Date: 14 September 2026
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