Job summary
NHS North of England Care Systems
Support (NECS) works across the UK to support health and social care customers
in meeting their strategic and operational challenges, to improve outcomes and
increase efficiency.
Current customers include NHS
England, local authorities, a range of healthcare providers in the NHS that
make up STPs including emerging Integrated Care Systems (ICS), third and
private sector organisations.
NECS combines
specialist skills and expertise with scale and resilience to achieve required
results. We combine core NHS values with a sharp focus on customer care and a
relentless pursuit of continuous improvement. We very much see ourselves as a
key partner in the future success of the healthcare system and we take our
share of the responsibility for shaping effective delivery.
The Role
An exciting opportunity is now
available in the Tees Valley Medicines Optimisation team in the role of practice
based Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist.
The NECS Medicines Optimisation
team consists of over 100 pharmacists, technicians and specialist support staff
based throughout the North of England.
Our friendly and welcoming Tees Valley team consists of over 30 staff providing specialist medicines optimisation
support across Tees Valley, working with over 80 GP practices, care homes, local authorities
and other health and social care providers.
Main duties of the job
This role will be responsible
for:
·
Working collaboratively with a wide range of
primary care healthcare professionals and providers to improving patient care,
quality and safety of prescribing
·
Carrying out structured medication reviews,
which can include:
o
Care home residents
o
Patients who have complex polypharmacy concerns
and needs
o
High dose opioids
·
Carrying out clinical audit, and working with nurses,
GPs, practice managers and other health care professionals in GP practices to
ensure appropriate actions are taken .
·
Facilitating the implementation of prescribing
and medicines optimisation guidance within GP practices
·
Using specialist tools to monitor and analyse
prescribing patterns
·
Building good working relationships across all
pharmacy sectors – Community Pharmacy, Primary and Secondary Care
Please note that in line with the
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment)
(Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations), we now require you to provide
proof that you are fully vaccinated against Covid- 19 or have a medical
exemption.
About us
We are looking for
candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds that can evidence how their
qualifications, skills and experience will contribute to NECS’ values and
strategic goals. Candidates are advised to use the supporting statement section
of the application form to clearly outline how they meet the role requirements
set out in the attached person specification.
What we offer
·
Annual leave
of between 27 to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
·
Access to NHS
pension scheme, with employer contributions of 20.6%
·
Employee
Assistance Programme (EAP), lease car scheme, access to NHS discounts, personal
development opportunities
Equality, Diversity and
Inclusion
NECS is committed to
promoting an equal and inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity- a place
where we can be ourselves, feel empowered and succeed on merit.
NECS has an ambition to
ensure it is made up of people who reflect the diversity in our community. Together, we aim
to provide an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the
unique contributions our employees can bring. We encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
support the MO team to achieve KPIs in the appropriate SLA
Responsible
for providing support and assistance to GP practices to identifying areas of
medicines optimisation that require improvement.
To support the implementation of change, including
negotiation and delivery of training, in order to maximise cost-effective
prescribing and to improve the quality of patient care.
To undertake patient medication reviews that will
help patients get the best out of their medicines by identifying unmet
pharmaceutical need, and assist in improving access and service efficiency
whilst aiming to reduce waste medicines.
Responsible for encouraging the development of
better medicines optimisation understanding throughout the health and social
care teams and promoting good practice in line national and local
guidance.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Pharmacy Masters
degree or equivalent
- 1years
pre-registration training
- Registered with
the GPhC
- Post graduate
diploma in therapeutics/clinical pharmacy and/or
Supplementary/Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Experience of working with primary care
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Clinical experience of conducting chronic disease and medication
review clinics
- Experience of working with prescribers to improve prescribing
- Demonstrate a
knowledge of the changing NHS environment with particular emphasis on
issues relating to pharmacy practice and primary care
- Awareness of
local and national health initiatives and guidelines
- Able to access
and interpret prescribing data
- Specialist knowledge of drug therapeutics and ability to
communicate drug information
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
including interpretation of clinical trials data
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection Act and
confidentiality issues including Caldicott
- Understanding of Medicine Legislation applicable to primary care
·
Enthusiastic,
self-motivating, good organisational skills
- Computer
literate and ability to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint systems
competently
- Competent in
practice computer systems eg Emis, Vision
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate
ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexible
approach and ability to deal with interrupted requests for advice
- Ability to
prioritise, deliver on agreed objectives and meet deadlines
- Friendly,
approachable and can convey messages with empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to
motivate, influence and lead colleagues and staff
- Understanding
and experience of getting evidence into practice.
- Facilitation and
negotiation skills for use in meetings and practices
- Competent in
delivering presentations and training
- Financial acumen
- Ability to drive
and clean driving licence
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
support the MO team to achieve KPIs in the appropriate SLA
Responsible
for providing support and assistance to GP practices to identifying areas of
medicines optimisation that require improvement.
To support the implementation of change, including
negotiation and delivery of training, in order to maximise cost-effective
prescribing and to improve the quality of patient care.
To undertake patient medication reviews that will
help patients get the best out of their medicines by identifying unmet
pharmaceutical need, and assist in improving access and service efficiency
whilst aiming to reduce waste medicines.
Responsible for encouraging the development of
better medicines optimisation understanding throughout the health and social
care teams and promoting good practice in line national and local
guidance.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Pharmacy Masters
degree or equivalent
- 1years
pre-registration training
- Registered with
the GPhC
- Post graduate
diploma in therapeutics/clinical pharmacy and/or
Supplementary/Independent Prescriber Qualification
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Experience of working with primary care
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Clinical experience of conducting chronic disease and medication
review clinics
- Experience of working with prescribers to improve prescribing
- Demonstrate a
knowledge of the changing NHS environment with particular emphasis on
issues relating to pharmacy practice and primary care
- Awareness of
local and national health initiatives and guidelines
- Able to access
and interpret prescribing data
- Specialist knowledge of drug therapeutics and ability to
communicate drug information
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
including interpretation of clinical trials data
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection Act and
confidentiality issues including Caldicott
- Understanding of Medicine Legislation applicable to primary care
·
Enthusiastic,
self-motivating, good organisational skills
- Computer
literate and ability to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint systems
competently
- Competent in
practice computer systems eg Emis, Vision
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent
interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate
ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexible
approach and ability to deal with interrupted requests for advice
- Ability to
prioritise, deliver on agreed objectives and meet deadlines
- Friendly,
approachable and can convey messages with empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to
motivate, influence and lead colleagues and staff
- Understanding
and experience of getting evidence into practice.
- Facilitation and
negotiation skills for use in meetings and practices
- Competent in
delivering presentations and training
- Financial acumen
- Ability to drive
and clean driving licence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Experience of working with primary care
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Clinical experience of conducting chronic disease and medication review clinics
- Experience of working with prescribers to improve prescribing
Desirable
- Experience in both hospital and community pharmacy
Covid Related
Essential
- Please note that in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations), we now require you to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against Covid- 19 or have a medical exemption.
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Masters degree or equivalent
- 1years pre-registration training
- Registered with the GPhC
- Post graduate diploma therapeutics/ clinical pharmacy/ Supplementary/Independent Prescriber Qualification or suitable relevant experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS environment with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice and primary care
- Awareness of local and national health initiatives and guidelines
- Ability to access and interpret prescribing data
- Specialist knowledge of drug therapeutics and ability to communicate drug information
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies including interpretation of clinical trials data
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection Act and confidentiality issues including Caldicott
- Understanding of Medicine Legalisation applicable to primary care
- Enthusiastic, self motivating, good organisational skills
- Computer literate and ability to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint systems competently
- Competent in practice computer systems eg Emis, Vision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexible approach and ability to deal with interrupted requests for advice
- Ability to prioritise, deliver on agreed objectives and meet deadlines
- Friendly, approachable and can convey messages with empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to motivate, influence and lead colleagues and staff
- Experience of line management
- Understanding and experience of getting evidence into practice.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills for use in meetings and practices
- Competent in delivering presentations and training
- Financial acumen
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration experience
- Experience of working with primary care
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Clinical experience of conducting chronic disease and medication review clinics
- Experience of working with prescribers to improve prescribing
Desirable
- Experience in both hospital and community pharmacy
Covid Related
Essential
- Please note that in line with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations), we now require you to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated against Covid- 19 or have a medical exemption.
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy Masters degree or equivalent
- 1years pre-registration training
- Registered with the GPhC
- Post graduate diploma therapeutics/ clinical pharmacy/ Supplementary/Independent Prescriber Qualification or suitable relevant experience
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the changing NHS environment with particular emphasis on issues relating to pharmacy practice and primary care
- Awareness of local and national health initiatives and guidelines
- Ability to access and interpret prescribing data
- Specialist knowledge of drug therapeutics and ability to communicate drug information
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies including interpretation of clinical trials data
- Understanding of Information Governance, Data Protection Act and confidentiality issues including Caldicott
- Understanding of Medicine Legalisation applicable to primary care
- Enthusiastic, self motivating, good organisational skills
- Computer literate and ability to use Word, Excel and Powerpoint systems competently
- Competent in practice computer systems eg Emis, Vision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexible approach and ability to deal with interrupted requests for advice
- Ability to prioritise, deliver on agreed objectives and meet deadlines
- Friendly, approachable and can convey messages with empathy and diplomacy.
- Ability to motivate, influence and lead colleagues and staff
- Experience of line management
- Understanding and experience of getting evidence into practice.
- Facilitation and negotiation skills for use in meetings and practices
- Competent in delivering presentations and training
- Financial acumen
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).
Employer details
Employer name
NHS North Of England Commissioning Support Unit
Address
North Of England Commisoning Support
High Force Road
Riverside Park Industrial Estate
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS2 1RH
Employer's website
https://www.necsu.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
