Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a higher-level pharmacy-based technical officer to work in the Medicines Resource Centre. If you are looking for that new and exciting challenge, to develop your digital and communication skills, this may be just the role for you.
You could either:
- Be a pharmacy technician eager for an opportunity to contribute to medicines optimisation, whilst expanding your skill set beyond traditional training.
- Have experience working in a healthcare or clinical setting, enhancing efficiencies in data management, record keeping or maintaining and improving digital platforms.
- Be enthusiastic, eager to learn and believe your transferable skills align with the requirements outlined in the job description.
If any of the above sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
The MRC Pharmacy team looks forward to welcoming someone would like to be part of a supportive, cohesive team in this exciting and important role.
As part of the MRC team, you will provide data and analytic support for the MRC and wider pharmacy team, support the maintenance and development of the Buckinghamshire medicines formulary and the provision of the Medicines Information service. You will work as part of the wider Pharmacy team to support and develop pharmacy provision, maximising efficiency in providing excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
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- To develop, maintain and monitor the Bucks Formulary on the NetFormulary platform
- To liaise with stakeholders across the ICS to ensure the timely implementation of formulary changes
- To develop and maintain databases / spreadsheets of key information that supports effective formulary delivery
- To support formulary processes:
- Prepare regular newsletter/communication of formulary changes
- Assist in the preparation of agenda, paper distribution, minutes and record of decisions made at the Medicines Value Group meeting
- Attend meetings and take formal minutes where necessary
- Additional tasks as required for Bucks place with regard to the ICS Area Prescribing Committee
- To provide support and undertake administrative tasks relating to implementation of NICE guidance and Technology Appraisals
- To update and maintain the National Immunoglobulin database
- To work closely with the Pharmacy Business support team
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard
- Advanced /intermediate software training and IT skills e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint., Access
Desirable
- Knowledge of JAC/CMM (not essential)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (not essential)
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services (not essential)
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or recognised equivalent to the above (not essential)
- Current ACPT qualification (not essential)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working in a busy and constantly changing environment /organisation
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy (not essential)
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone
- Good customer relation skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and use initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Able to lift and handle pharmaceutical items
- Available to participate in Bank Holiday, weekend and late rotas (not essential)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Cross site working will be required
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard
- Advanced /intermediate software training and IT skills e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint., Access
Desirable
- Knowledge of JAC/CMM (not essential)
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) (not essential)
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services (not essential)
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy Services or recognised equivalent to the above (not essential)
- Current ACPT qualification (not essential)
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working in a busy and constantly changing environment /organisation
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy (not essential)
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication, including by telephone
- Good customer relation skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and use initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Skilled in computer keyboard and applications
- Good problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure
- Able to lift and handle pharmaceutical items
- Available to participate in Bank Holiday, weekend and late rotas (not essential)
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Cross site working will be required
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).
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).
