Job summary
Medicine Management Technician - Halton Place NHS Cheshire and Merseyside
Band 5
15 hours (0.4WTE) - Part time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Medicines Management Technician to join the Halton Medicines Management Team.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the medicines management technician work plan across GP practices within Halton. This includes the provision of specialist advice, promoting the safe handling and administration of medicines, education and training.
This role will directly support the Senior Technician and Senior Medicines Optimisation Lead with regards to high quality, evidence-based, cost-effective and safe use of medicines across Halton.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will support delivery of the Medicines Optimisation work plan and undertake medicine management projects in GP practices alongside a team of Pharmacists and Technicians.
The role will support and promote efficient and safe working processes in GP practices, to optimise the quality of acute and long-term prescribing for patients and make more efficient use of practice resources. The post holder will also support GP practices in providing safe and efficient repeat prescribing systems that reduce waste, improve efficiencies and help patients get the most from their medicines.
You should demonstrate excellent clinical skills and must be computer literate. You must be organised, be able to work independently and also be an excellent team player.
About us
The Halton Medicines Management Team is an established team with a long-standing history of delivering high quality services to support the work of General Practice across Halton. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a close and supportive team with the unique opportunity to develop both clinical and technical skills.
We welcome applications from Technicians working in all sectors who are looking to develop their role within primary care.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact:
Becky Birchall (Email becky.birchall@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk tel. 07918 337467)
or
Carla Shacklady (Email Carla.shacklady@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk tel. 07918 337452)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based cost effective and safe use of medicines. This includes helping practices achieve prescribing targets, supporting the implementation of national and local guidance in order to improve patient care.
- To support delivery of the medicines management QIPP work plan.
- To undertake medicine management projects in GP practices.
- To support delivery of the medicines optimisation agenda in collaboration with the local place-based system to ensure effective use of skills across the locality.
Additional information relating to the role can be found in the Job Description. Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support, promote and implement high quality, evidence-based cost effective and safe use of medicines. This includes helping practices achieve prescribing targets, supporting the implementation of national and local guidance in order to improve patient care.
- To support delivery of the medicines management QIPP work plan.
- To undertake medicine management projects in GP practices.
- To support delivery of the medicines optimisation agenda in collaboration with the local place-based system to ensure effective use of skills across the locality.
Additional information relating to the role can be found in the Job Description. Please note that candidates will be shortlisted against the criteria outlined within the Person Specification therefore, to avoid disappointment please ensure you meet the requirements of the role before applying and that you are able to demonstrate these requirements throughout your application form.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences / NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with GPs
- Post qualification experience in community pharmacy, secondary care or primary care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal and good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Email etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in pharmaceutical sciences / NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with GPs
- Post qualification experience in community pharmacy, secondary care or primary care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal and good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Email etc.
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).
