Job summary
An
opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, proactive and driven Senior
Pharmacy Technician in the Leeds Medicines Optimisation Team. We are looking for a pharmacy technician
with excellent communication skills who can work well as part of a team and
competently manage their own workload. You should have a solid understanding
of medicines optimisation and be able to apply your pharmacy technician
experience and expertise to a range of diverse Medicines Optimisation
projects and initiatives across the Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
The
post holder will work in the Leeds based Medicines Optimisation Team who are
one of five place-based Medicines Optimisation Teams working within the West
Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB). The Leeds team are based out of
White Rose Office Park in Beeston, Leeds but adopt a hybrid working style
comprising of a mix of home working and office-based working. The team meets
face to face regularly, with team meetings held in third sector spaces or in
partner organisa
Main duties of the job
The
postholder will work within the Population Health Planning arm of the team
which has a particular focus on providing pharmacy expertise to pathways and
programmes of work that aim to improve health outcomes for people and reduce
unplanned use of health and care services in line with the Healthy Leeds
Plan. Within this context, the
postholder will extract, analyse and interpret medicines and prescribing data
to support these programmes of work and to reduce unwarranted variation in
the way medicines are accessed, prescribed and used within the Leeds Health
Economy. Doing so will require the
postholder to communicate across disciplines and organisational boundaries,
build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of healthcare
professionals including GPs, Primary Care Network pharmacy teams and other
key stakeholders.
As
well as contributing to the population health planning function of the team,
the postholder will also support the implementation of national, regional,
and local prescrib
About us
NHS
West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing
inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of
the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations,
local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social
enterprise organisations.
We
are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity,
viewing it as a key strength aligned with our mission and values. We believe
diverse ideas and backgrounds enhance creativity and improve patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where
contributions are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and colleagues can reach
their full potential. We welcome applications from all areas of the community,
who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected
characteristics.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment, encouraging
Carers to self-identify themselves and offer a working Carer passport.As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and
enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health
condition.As a Disability
Confident Employer, wecommit to shortlisting suitable
applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us
of any adjustments you may require.
We reserve the right to
close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
pharmacy technician support and expertise to a range of diverse Medicines
Optimisation projects and initiatives. This involves supporting a broad range
of medicines related activities, including planning and co-ordinating,
providing education and training within area of competence and gaining
assurance of the safe, legal and financially sustainable use of medicines
within the Leeds Office of the Integrated Care Board (LOICB) and across the
West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
Provide
advice and guidance to partner organisations e.g., GP practices, Primary Care
Networks (PCNs), voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE)
organisations on appropriate systems and processes relating to medicines
optimisation and work with the teams to embed and promote the safe and
effective use of medicines and pathways.
Support
the implementation of national, regional, and local prescribing policies,
schemes, services and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other
primary care settings to support red
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide
pharmacy technician support and expertise to a range of diverse Medicines
Optimisation projects and initiatives. This involves supporting a broad range
of medicines related activities, including planning and co-ordinating,
providing education and training within area of competence and gaining
assurance of the safe, legal and financially sustainable use of medicines
within the Leeds Office of the Integrated Care Board (LOICB) and across the
West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
Provide
advice and guidance to partner organisations e.g., GP practices, Primary Care
Networks (PCNs), voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE)
organisations on appropriate systems and processes relating to medicines
optimisation and work with the teams to embed and promote the safe and
effective use of medicines and pathways.
Support
the implementation of national, regional, and local prescribing policies,
schemes, services and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other
primary care settings to support red
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or any equivalent GPhC approved or accredited course or apprenticeship pathway,
- Up to date and maintenance of, registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician complying with appropriate professional codes.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation including legislation and policy
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Competent in using major computer programmes e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
- Able to use a variety of computer software and databases to obtain information and data and to monitor progress of specific Medicines Optimisation initiatives or be prepared to learn
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust their communication style and content to suit the audience and where there may be barriers to understanding
- Able to communicate routine, complex or sensitive medicines and prescribing information to a variety of stakeholders e.g., GP practice staff, other clinicians
- Understands how the role impacts on healthcare and patient experience
- Able to adapt to change
Desirable
- Understanding of budget setting and importance of financial monitoring within the NHS.
- Project management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills or any equivalent GPhC approved or accredited course or apprenticeship pathway,
- Up to date and maintenance of, registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician complying with appropriate professional codes.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of medicines optimisation including legislation and policy
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Competent in using major computer programmes e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel
- Able to use a variety of computer software and databases to obtain information and data and to monitor progress of specific Medicines Optimisation initiatives or be prepared to learn
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to adjust their communication style and content to suit the audience and where there may be barriers to understanding
- Able to communicate routine, complex or sensitive medicines and prescribing information to a variety of stakeholders e.g., GP practice staff, other clinicians
- Understands how the role impacts on healthcare and patient experience
- Able to adapt to change
Desirable
- Understanding of budget setting and importance of financial monitoring within the NHS.
- Project management skills
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).
