1. Consultant Pharmacists
Dr. Nicola Stoner
Consultant Pharmacist, Cancer Services & Cancer Research UK
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust.
Principal Visiting Fellow, The University of Reading.
BOPA October 13th, 2007

2. Introduction Background Achievement of the role
Requirements for Consultant Posts
Competencies
Development of posts
Approval process
Examples of portfolio evidence
Consultant Pharmacist status - what does it achieve and what does it mean?

3. Background “A Vision for Pharmacy in the New NHS” DOH 2003
“Guidance for the Development of Consultant Pharmacist Posts” DOH 2005

4. Requirements for Consultant Posts
Expert Practice
Research, evaluation and service development
Education
Mentoring and overview of practice
Professional leadership and consultancy

5. Competencies of Consultant Pharmacists
Advanced and Consultant Level Competency Framework designed by the Competency Development and Evaluation Group (C0DEG)
Majority of competencies at Mastery for:
Expert professional practice
Building working relationships
Leadership
Majority of competencies at Excellence for:
Management
Education, training & development
Research & evaluation

6. How to Develop Consultant Posts
Transitional arrangements March 2005-March 2007 for existing posts
Using Consultant Pharmacist title
Pharmacists eligible for Consultant Pharmacist posts
Development of new posts
The required elements and competencies of Consultant Pharmacist posts have to be demonstrated both within the host organisation and the wider health economy, preferably with links to higher education institutions.

7. Approval Process Trust business case approval
Strategic Health Authority (SHA) approval
Written application
Approval of portfolio of evidence demonstrating competency requirements
Interview by external panel:
Chief Pharmacist
Pharmacist with appropriate expertise in the area of practice under consideration
SHA representative
Higher Education Institution (HEI) representative

8. Strategic Health Authority Application
Vision
Benefits and outcomes
Roles and responsibilities
Impact on patients, service, quality, wider health economy
Needs assessment & risk assessment
Strategic benefits
Funding and performance review arrangements
Competency assessment
Portfolio of evidence
Agenda for Change job profile

9. Examples of Evidence in Portfolio - Expert Practice
C.V years oncology experience
Publications
Advisory panels
Presentations
Anti-emetics
Gene therapy
Non-medical prescribing
Electronic handbook
Electronic prescribing
Clinical trials

10. Examples of Evidence in Portfolio - Research, evaluation, service development
Investigator for clinical trials
Cancer Research UK clinical research unit
Research Committees (NCRN, CR-UK)
Postgraduate research project tutor
Posters, presentations, publications
Integrated & skill mixed cancer pharmacy service
Pre-assessment clinics
Training programs
Non-medical prescribing

11. Examples of Evidence in Portfolio - Education, mentoring, overview of practice
Honorary Principal Visiting Fellow, School of Pharmacy, The University of Reading
Tutor for postgraduate audits and research projects
University postgraduate course development & lectures
Development of training programs
National working groups

12. Examples of Evidence in Portfolio - Professional leadership & consultancy
Leadership within ORH and TVCN
Publications
Advisory boards
National working groups
Journal editorial board
Peer Reviewer
References from consultant colleagues
References from staff

13. What will Consultant Posts Achieve?
Retention of high level pharmaceutical expertise and skills in practice to improve patient care
Raise the profile of medicines management at a clinical level
Strengthen professional and clinical leadership
Improve strategic direction
Provide career opportunities

14. Consultant Pharmacist Status - what does it mean?
Development of Oxford Cancer Centre as a centre for training and excellence in cancer pharmacy
Role model and leader
Recruitment, retention, succession planning
Recognition of competency and achievements
Opportunities
Research collaboration
Education & training
Practice development

15. Summary Background Achievement of the role
Requirements for Consultant Posts
Competencies
Development of posts
Approval process
Examples of portfolio evidence
Consultant Pharmacist status - what does it achieve and what does it mean?

16. References
1. Department of Health (2003). A Vision for Pharmacy in the New NHS. Available from URL:
2. Department of Health (2005). Guidance for the Development of Consultant Pharmacist Posts. Available from URL:
3. Connelly, D. (2007). Oncology consultant pharmacist appointed. The Pharmaceutical Journal. 278:541.
4. Connelly, D. (2007) First Steps to Independent Prescribing. The Pharmaceutical Journal. 278:43-44.
5. Connelly, D. (2007). Independent Prescribers Start Work. The Pharmaceutical Journal. 278:
6. Connelly, D. (2007). Prescribers consolidate new skills. The Pharmaceutical Journal. 279:

17. Contact Details Dr Nicola Stoner
Consultant Pharmacist, Cancer Services & Cancer Research UK
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust.
Principal Visiting Fellow, The University of Reading
Cancer Research UK Medical Oncology Unit
The Churchill
Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals NHS Trust
Headington
Oxford OX3 7LJ
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