Job summary
Do you
want to work with health and social care teams in delivering the best
pharmaceutical care to the people of Dorset?
We are a
small, friendly team who work closely with colleagues across the Integrated
Care System (ICS) to support safe, evidence based and cost effective medication
use for the people of Dorset. We work to reduce health inequalities and ensure
that everyone receives a high level of pharmaceutical care.
Pharmacy Technician roles at
NHS Dorset allow you to use your skills and knowledge in a different way; your
skills will be developed and used dynamically as you manage your own time and
workload to deliver on the workstreams and projects you are part of. We want
our team to be creative in their approach to this role and we encourage individuals
to think outside of the box.
We welcome applicants from all
pharmacy settings as we recognise the value from the experience and knowledge
different sectors provide. Our work reaches across the Integrated Care System
in Dorset, and we rely on the varied background of our team members to do this
successfully.
Our team works both from the office and at home in a
hybrid work pattern. Please get in touch if you have further questions on the
role and working arrangements.
Main duties of the job
We want to work with your
personal skill set and strengths to determine which workstreams you can support
and influence.
Duties may include:
- Facilitating communication and
learning across the Integrated Care System.
- You will
work as part of our team who provide specialist input into medicines pathways,
maintaining the Dorset Formulary and prescribing tools. Contributing to disease
specific workstreams, supporting the implementation of NICE TAs and other
national guidance. Providing key advice on medicines to colleagues across the
system.
- Interpreting prescribing
trends and analyse data to make positive changes to prescribing across Dorset, using
your own experience to understand why trends appear and how best to positively
challenge issues that are identified.
-
Supporting the Medicines Value team in developing and
implementing the Quality, Safety and Cost Effectiveness plans. You would be
working with colleagues within general practice to deliver this, listening to
feedback, reviewing progress and taking proactive steps to ensure targets are
met. By doing this, we have a positive impact on the local health economy.
About us
We are joining up to tackle all the things that affect our health and wellbeing, make real change, and improve things for our communities.
Dorset ICS is made up of:
- NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board
- University Hospitals Dorset Foundation Trust
- Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust
- Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust
- Dorset Council
- Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council
- 194 town and parish councils
- 18 primary care networks (made up of 73 GP practices)
- Southwestern Ambulance Service Foundation Trust
- Dorset Police
- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
- 7,300 voluntary organisations
What we do
The Health and Care Bill puts ICSs on a statutory footing empowering them to better join up health and care services, improve population health, and reduce health inequalities.
ICSs have four core purposes:
- Improve outcomes in population health and healthcare
- Tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access
- Enhance productivity and value for money
- Help the NHS support broader social and economic development
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the medicines optimisation team in
the commissioning support to NHS Dorset to commission safe and evidence-based
medicines use.
To provide advice and support to the primary
care networks and practices in NHS Dorset to deliver the medicines optimisation
agenda and manage with in the prescribing budget.
To promote rational cost-effective prescribing
and assist in developing and delivering the ICB medicines optimisation and
prescribing strategies.
To support the updating and uploading to the
Dorset formulary
Provide technical support to system medicines
working groups and meetings including Dorset Medicines Advisory Group and
interface groups communicating with a multi-disciplinary membership through a
variety of media.
Please see attached for full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the medicines optimisation team in
the commissioning support to NHS Dorset to commission safe and evidence-based
medicines use.
To provide advice and support to the primary
care networks and practices in NHS Dorset to deliver the medicines optimisation
agenda and manage with in the prescribing budget.
To promote rational cost-effective prescribing
and assist in developing and delivering the ICB medicines optimisation and
prescribing strategies.
To support the updating and uploading to the
Dorset formulary
Provide technical support to system medicines
working groups and meetings including Dorset Medicines Advisory Group and
interface groups communicating with a multi-disciplinary membership through a
variety of media.
Please see attached for full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- Further qualifications in medicines management and other relevant areas.
- Relevant diploma or equivalent level of training and experience, plus further management knowledge or experience to degree level equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role.
- Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment.
- Previous experience of working within defined standard operating procedures.
- Previous line management experience.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a full range of secretarial/administrative procedures.
- Advanced keyboard/touch typing Skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively.
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility.
- Minute taking skills
- Evidence of good communication Skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse situations and to provide a resolution.
- Demonstrable evidence of management skills in: Recruitment and selection, Performance management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science.
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC
- Further qualifications in medicines management and other relevant areas.
- Relevant diploma or equivalent level of training and experience, plus further management knowledge or experience to degree level equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role.
- Recent previous experience of working within a customer focused environment.
- Previous experience of working within defined standard operating procedures.
- Previous line management experience.
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a full range of secretarial/administrative procedures.
- Advanced keyboard/touch typing Skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise effectively.
- Ability to use own initiative within sphere of responsibility.
- Minute taking skills
- Evidence of good communication Skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse situations and to provide a resolution.
- Demonstrable evidence of management skills in: Recruitment and selection, Performance management.
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
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).
