Job summary
Are you a Pharmacy Technician with a strong history of project delivery who's seeking a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to spearhead our biosimilar switching projects.
The use of high cost drugs is a significant cost pressure to the NHS. This role will be key in delivering savings across Lincolnshire by implementing the use of biosimilar or generic products, releasing key savings back into the NHS.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to lead on our biosimilar implementation projects, working closely with our High Cost Drugs Specialist Pharmacists, Procurement team, and clinical teams, you will facilitate the seamless transition of patients onto biosimilar medicines.
You will horizon scan and identify upcoming product releases that will have significant financial benefits to the NHS and develop implementation plans to ensure the swift utilisation of these products, using EMIS and the Blueteq database to project impact of upcoming product releases on budgets and annual high cost drug budget.
You will improve and maintain systems and processes for high quality data reporting and analysis, working closely with colleagues in finance to facilitate this.
About us
The ULTH Pharmacy High Cost Drugs team works collaboratively and closely - you will become a key member of this team as you step into this role. We are supportive and innovative - linking with an evolving national picture whilst maintaining key connections with commissioning, clinical, and financial stakeholders.
We are a team who works to tight deadlines - championing flexibility, team-work, respect for others, and excellence. We work to create a place in the team where you will feel valued in your role and thrive as an individual.
This role is an exceptional opportunity to work across multiple spheres within the NHS today. You will get the opportunity to link with commissioners, healthcare providers, finance teams, and multiple clinical teams. Being quick to form strong relationships across these spaces will be key to your success.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with Specialist High Cost Drugs Pharmacists to develop and implement a range of complex cost improvement and transformation projects that will deliver on national and local targets. You will lead the implementation of specific complex therapy switching projects, which will include engagement with relevant clinical, Pharmacy, and governance staff.
You will be a confident communicator - maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders throughout each project. You will be adept at breaking down complex financial data to inform your audience, showing your familiarity with each project. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects running simultaneously, as well as delivering on deadlines for each project.
You will proactively seek out efficiencies relating to medicines - namely biosimilar and generic medicine switches - formulating a plan for the implementation of these therapies and regularly reporting on the delivery of the plan.
You will work well with others - ensuring key stakeholder engagement throughout each project. You will be able to deliver different types of information to different audiences, for example our Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, Governance meetings, and clinical team meetings.
You will provide specialist clinical services and advice around the use, management, and effective clinical governance regarding high cost drugs and biosimilars. For therapies delivered via Pharmacy Homecare you will support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician in delivering on these switches and in ensuring effective contracting and clinical governance arrangements.
On a more practical day-to-day element you will support the training of new staff on the use of Blueteq, as well as supporting clinical teams with the implementation of commissioning polices that may impact the services they provide.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will work with Specialist High Cost Drugs Pharmacists to develop and implement a range of complex cost improvement and transformation projects that will deliver on national and local targets. You will lead the implementation of specific complex therapy switching projects, which will include engagement with relevant clinical, Pharmacy, and governance staff.
You will be a confident communicator - maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders throughout each project. You will be adept at breaking down complex financial data to inform your audience, showing your familiarity with each project. You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to manage multiple projects running simultaneously, as well as delivering on deadlines for each project.
You will proactively seek out efficiencies relating to medicines - namely biosimilar and generic medicine switches - formulating a plan for the implementation of these therapies and regularly reporting on the delivery of the plan.
You will work well with others - ensuring key stakeholder engagement throughout each project. You will be able to deliver different types of information to different audiences, for example our Drugs and Therapeutics Committee, Governance meetings, and clinical team meetings.
You will provide specialist clinical services and advice around the use, management, and effective clinical governance regarding high cost drugs and biosimilars. For therapies delivered via Pharmacy Homecare you will support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician in delivering on these switches and in ensuring effective contracting and clinical governance arrangements.
On a more practical day-to-day element you will support the training of new staff on the use of Blueteq, as well as supporting clinical teams with the implementation of commissioning polices that may impact the services they provide.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or formal project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Line management experience
- Significant Pharmacy Technician experience
- Experience of design and leading on audits
- Evidence of training, teaching, and supervising others
- Experience of designing, leading, and delivering on projects related to medicines
Desirable
- Experience of service delivery redesign
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information simply
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to stick to deadlines
- Use of Excel formulas and similar in complex data analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical science or equivalent
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Society
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or formal project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Line management experience
- Significant Pharmacy Technician experience
- Experience of design and leading on audits
- Evidence of training, teaching, and supervising others
- Experience of designing, leading, and delivering on projects related to medicines
Desirable
- Experience of service delivery redesign
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex information simply
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to stick to deadlines
- Use of Excel formulas and similar in complex data analysis
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
