Job summary
The Government has recently announced it is looking to
make some significant changes to the NHS structure in England. This will
have an impact on the ICB, but we are unclear at this stage on what that impact
will be. Unfortunately, at this moment in time we cannot give any
guarantees that this position will not be affected by the news. Any
proposed changes will be subject to full consultation with staff and their
representatives and will follow management of change guidelines as stipulated
by ICB Policy and NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Suffolk
Alliance Medicines Optimisation Team on a secondment or fixed-term basis.Medicines
optimisation is about ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines to
enable the best possible outcomes for the patient and the wider NHS.
We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician with a passion for
supporting the Quality, Safety, cost-effective prescribing and sustainability
agenda, as well as reducing inequalities in healthcare across our population.
You will be provided with close peer support and the training required to help
you succeed in this varied and challenging role.
The successful candidate(s) will work closely
with GP practices across West Suffolk, building trusted relationships and
supporting the implementation of medicines optimisation initiatives. You will
have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with competing
priorities and demands.
Main duties of the job
Have knowledge and understanding of the ICB Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) plan and support its implementation at practice level.
Participate in the delivery of one or more CIP projects.
Have knowledge of guidelines and policies developed in response to NICE or NHS England publications and directives such as new/revised clinical guidelines, low priority prescribing, and self-care, and support their implementation at practice level.
Build professional, trusted relationships with practice and PCN teams to ensure effective communication on issues relating to prescribing and population health needs.
Provide practices and PCN teams with timely and accurate bench marking and prescribing performance data, supporting them to manage their prescribing budgets whilst adhering to to local guidelines and the SNEE joint formulary
Analyse practice prescribing data from a variety of sources to identify key areas for improvement in safety, quality, and cost-effective prescribing. The post-holder will require excellent communication and influencing skills to challenge prescribing practice, whilst building ongoing and trusted relationships with practice staff. This may require significant mental effort.
Actively participate in, contribute to, and represent the Medicines Optimisation team at public facing events.
About us
The NHS Suffolk and North-East Essex Integrated Care Board
(ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our population. This function is
commonly referred to as commissioning.
To do this, we work within a budget of around
£1.5 billion, which is set by NHS England, and work closely with local
government and the NHS providers in our area.
Our performance is judged by how
well our local health and care system as a whole is working, including the
health outcomes of our communities.
The ICB has delegated some authority to the three
health and wellbeing alliances that operate in Suffolk and North-East Essex to
act on its behalf. This is to ensure that the needs of smaller, local areas are
addressed.
The ICB remains accountable for all of its functions, including
those it has delegated.
Local residents have a big role to play in the
operation of the ICB. We rely on the experiences and perspectives of our
communities to help shape our decision-making.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Able to use Visual Display Unit equipment for prolonged periods of time and on most working days.
- Able to work in a variety of environments, to include own home, office, and GP practices.
- Able to travel routinely and independently across West Suffolk.
- Able to travel independently across Suffolk and North East Essex (and occasionally further afield) as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of delivering contentious information and/or challenging inappropriate behaviour.
- Experience in using sources of prescribing data such as Open Prescribing and PrescQIPP.
Desirable
- Experience of training/presenting to groups of people.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use a keyboard to enter prescribing or financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Able to document clinical information accurately, using nationally approved coding.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power BI
- Proficient in the use of: SystmOne , Emis Web
- Able to interpret and explain financial and prescribing data.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time when accuracy is paramount.
- Able to disseminate information accurately and work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Able to overcome barriers in order to have difficult conversations.
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Good presentation and training skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development to degree level.
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK).
- Certificate in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (CMMPT)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS structure and commissioning arrangements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of an ICB Medicines Optimisation team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Network Contract DES.
- Knowledge of CQC and inspection process.
- Knowledge of GP funding mechanisms as they relate to prescribing costs, including Dispensing Doctors.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence.
- Able to present information to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Able to use Visual Display Unit equipment for prolonged periods of time and on most working days.
- Able to work in a variety of environments, to include own home, office, and GP practices.
- Able to travel routinely and independently across West Suffolk.
- Able to travel independently across Suffolk and North East Essex (and occasionally further afield) as required.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of delivering contentious information and/or challenging inappropriate behaviour.
- Experience in using sources of prescribing data such as Open Prescribing and PrescQIPP.
Desirable
- Experience of training/presenting to groups of people.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use a keyboard to enter prescribing or financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Able to document clinical information accurately, using nationally approved coding.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Power BI
- Proficient in the use of: SystmOne , Emis Web
- Able to interpret and explain financial and prescribing data.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time when accuracy is paramount.
- Able to disseminate information accurately and work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Able to overcome barriers in order to have difficult conversations.
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Good presentation and training skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development to degree level.
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK).
- Certificate in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (CMMPT)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS structure and commissioning arrangements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of an ICB Medicines Optimisation team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Network Contract DES.
- Knowledge of CQC and inspection process.
- Knowledge of GP funding mechanisms as they relate to prescribing costs, including Dispensing Doctors.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence.
- Able to present information to a variety of people from professional and non-professional backgrounds.
- Good interpersonal skills.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
