Job summary
Are you a passionate, driven individual looking for a new challenge? Then look no further!
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Senior Information Analyst to join our dynamic team.
This is an amazing opportunity to play a key role in analysing medicines usage and expenditure, guiding strategic decision-making, and ensuring accurate income recovery from commissioners.
Main duties of the job
In this pivotal role, you will:
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Lead and supervisethe Pharmacy Information Analyst team, ensuring excellence in data management and analysis.
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Oversee governance, financial, and commissioning arrangements for high-cost drugs, including supporting waste reduction targets delivery, preparing financial reports, and managing commissioner challenges.
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Act as a key liaisonbetween the Trust Pharmacy, Business Intelligence, and Finance departments.
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Support and developthe EMIS pharmacy system, including building new reports and tools.
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Design and maintainmedicines-related datasets to enhance analysis and decision-making.
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Manage day-to-day data operations, working closely with clinical and operational pharmacy staff to deliver timely and accurate data.
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Provide expert data insightsand guidance to pharmacy colleagues.
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Train and supportpharmacy staff in information analysis techniques.
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Represent the pharmacy departmentat both internal and external meetings.
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Deputise for the Homecare and High Cost Drugs Pharmacist when required.
About us
We have 10000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
Communication
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Present complex medicines usage and expenditure data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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Share relevant information with Pharmacy, Business Intelligence, Finance teams, and external partners.
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Maintain confidentiality in line with policies and legislation.
Service Planning & Delivery
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Interpret analytical requirements and deliver accurate, actionable reports.
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Support senior management decision-making with specialist data analysis.
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Maintain and utilise NHS datasets for medicines management.
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Compile and validate monthly billing data for PbR-excluded medicines.
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Respond to medicines-related Freedom of Information requests.
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Work with BI and income teams to improve data processes.
Team Leadership & Management
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Lead, supervise, and develop the pharmacy information analyst team.
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Conduct appraisals, support staff development, and embed Equality & Diversity values.
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Build positive working relationships within the Trust and with external stakeholders.
Learning & Development
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Deliver data analysis training for pharmacy staff.
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Promote high-quality data entry to ensure report accuracy.
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Maintain and develop personal expertise.
Quality & Governance
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Develop and review SOPs and policies for pharmacy data management.
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Ensure compliance with legislation and professional standards.
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Contribute to audits, incident investigations, and risk management.
Service Improvement
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Implement process improvements for data collection and reporting.
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Monitor performance through audits and data reviews.
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Contribute to service plans and innovation within the department.
Financial Management
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Analyse drug expenditure for savings opportunities and accurate commissioner reimbursement.
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Maintain complete high-cost drug datasets and manage commissioner challenges.
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Identify and support Waste Reduction Program (WRP) initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
Communication
-
Present complex medicines usage and expenditure data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
-
Share relevant information with Pharmacy, Business Intelligence, Finance teams, and external partners.
-
Maintain confidentiality in line with policies and legislation.
Service Planning & Delivery
-
Interpret analytical requirements and deliver accurate, actionable reports.
-
Support senior management decision-making with specialist data analysis.
-
Maintain and utilise NHS datasets for medicines management.
-
Compile and validate monthly billing data for PbR-excluded medicines.
-
Respond to medicines-related Freedom of Information requests.
-
Work with BI and income teams to improve data processes.
Team Leadership & Management
-
Lead, supervise, and develop the pharmacy information analyst team.
-
Conduct appraisals, support staff development, and embed Equality & Diversity values.
-
Build positive working relationships within the Trust and with external stakeholders.
Learning & Development
-
Deliver data analysis training for pharmacy staff.
-
Promote high-quality data entry to ensure report accuracy.
-
Maintain and develop personal expertise.
Quality & Governance
-
Develop and review SOPs and policies for pharmacy data management.
-
Ensure compliance with legislation and professional standards.
-
Contribute to audits, incident investigations, and risk management.
Service Improvement
-
Implement process improvements for data collection and reporting.
-
Monitor performance through audits and data reviews.
-
Contribute to service plans and innovation within the department.
Financial Management
-
Analyse drug expenditure for savings opportunities and accurate commissioner reimbursement.
-
Maintain complete high-cost drug datasets and manage commissioner challenges.
-
Identify and support Waste Reduction Program (WRP) initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate level qualification in information management/ statistical analysis or proven experience through practice with detailed evidence of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Both Pharmacy and IT qualifications.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of data extraction, management and statistical analysis tools e.g SQL, Qlikview
- Experience of deriving key messages from complex information and large data sets and presenting in a user friendly format.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of service development
- Advanced use of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of laws and principles relating to information security and confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS contracting/ commissioning cycles
- Knowledge and understanding of the commissioning of high cost drugs
- Experience in a NHS acute hospital setting
- Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate level qualification in information management/ statistical analysis or proven experience through practice with detailed evidence of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Both Pharmacy and IT qualifications.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and use of data extraction, management and statistical analysis tools e.g SQL, Qlikview
- Experience of deriving key messages from complex information and large data sets and presenting in a user friendly format.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of service development
- Advanced use of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of laws and principles relating to information security and confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS contracting/ commissioning cycles
- Knowledge and understanding of the commissioning of high cost drugs
- Experience in a NHS acute hospital setting
- Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems
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).
