Job summary
We are looking for experienced Pharmacy Technicians with good knowledge of high cost medicines and their funding to support the NHS England specialised commissioning team in the North West. This is an exciting role which involves analysis of high cost drug data and preparation of reports to the team and key stakeholders. There are 1.6 WTE posts which are substantive; and part-time/flexible working will be considered. The post will be based at an NHS England office but the successful applicants will be able to work from home for a considerable proportion of their hours.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team in the delivery of an effective service. The post holder will support the Specialised Commissioning regional pharmacy team in the provision of pharmacy-related data analyses, reports and similar outputs as they relate to specialised services.
The post holder will support the pharmacy team in the provision of an efficient, effective, high quality and professional pharmacy commissioning service capable of meeting all statutory, regulatory and NHS requirements ensuring alignment with the activity of the organisation.
About us
In April 2023, NHS England, NHS Digital, and Health Education England merged to create a new, single organisation to lead the NHS in England. This new NHS England is designed to create a simpler, smaller, high performing, organisation that leads the NHS more effectively and is a better place to work. Speaking with one voice to the service.
The new NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS agreat place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/ .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work effectively with the pharmacy team in the development and refinement of data analyses and reporting across the region, Directorate and the wider NHS organisations.
- Support the pharmacy team in the commissioning of NICE-approved treatments, the development and management of Improving Value drugs plans and the performance management of provider Trusts with respect to high-cost drugs budgets.
- Actively support the pharmacy team in the co-ordination and assessment of the Medicines Optimisation and CQUINs as required and as they relate to pharmacy and drugs.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 7 with a full-time starting salary of £43,742, with pay step increases after 2 years service and 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work effectively with the pharmacy team in the development and refinement of data analyses and reporting across the region, Directorate and the wider NHS organisations.
- Support the pharmacy team in the commissioning of NICE-approved treatments, the development and management of Improving Value drugs plans and the performance management of provider Trusts with respect to high-cost drugs budgets.
- Actively support the pharmacy team in the co-ordination and assessment of the Medicines Optimisation and CQUINs as required and as they relate to pharmacy and drugs.
You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Salary Progression Applicants will commence at the bottom of Band 7 with a full-time starting salary of £43,742, with pay step increases after 2 years service and 5 years service. These salaries are offered in accordance with NHS Terms and Conditions and the HEE Pay Progression Policy and are subject to annual cost of living review.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy professional registered for practicing with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Possess a relevant additional qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good working relations across multidisciplinary teams
- Understanding of the role of NHS England, Department of Health, ICBs and the NHS commissioning arrangements
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Member of relevant professional body.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting on projects
- Understanding of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
Skills
Essential
- Able to interpret clinical information and data on medicines to support the implementation of commissioned medicine policies and high cost interventions
- Able to demonstrate tact, empathy and diplomacy skills in order to communicate confidential and sensitive information to service and healthcare professionals
- Computer literate, especially in programmes which utilise large amounts of sortable data
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
- Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget setting or involved in budget setting and with a working knowledge of financial processes
Communication
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information, & present sensitive information to others
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse facts and situations and develop a range of options
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy professional registered for practicing with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Possess a relevant additional qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate good working relations across multidisciplinary teams
- Understanding of the role of NHS England, Department of Health, ICBs and the NHS commissioning arrangements
- Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Should have an appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health, NHS England and individual provider and commissioning organisations
- Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this on engagement.
- Member of relevant professional body.
- Experience of managing risks and reporting on projects
- Understanding of monitoring budgets and business planning processes.
Skills
Essential
- Able to interpret clinical information and data on medicines to support the implementation of commissioned medicine policies and high cost interventions
- Able to demonstrate tact, empathy and diplomacy skills in order to communicate confidential and sensitive information to service and healthcare professionals
- Computer literate, especially in programmes which utilise large amounts of sortable data
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills
- Skills for managing relationships with a range of different stakeholders
- Ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
Desirable
- Knowledge of budget setting or involved in budget setting and with a working knowledge of financial processes
Communication
Essential
- Clear communicator with excellent written and presentation skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately to a diverse and varied range of audiences consisting of internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information, & present sensitive information to others
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Ability to analyse facts and situations and develop a range of options
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).
