Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician - Cheshire

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (Integrated Care Board) as a Pharmacy Technician. Cheshire and Merseyside ICB covers a population of 2.7million people with services provided by 17 NHS trusts, 349 GP practices, 9 local authorities and 590 pharmacies. The post holder will work as a member of a place Medicines Optimisation team to support in delivering the objectives of the functions of the team.

In this role, you will support safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across primary care and care home settings. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to provide technical pharmaceutical assistance, contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives, and engage in patient-facing activities to support better medication use.

The successful applicant will be a passionate individual with a strong commitment to pharmacy practice and patient care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team to improve medicines management outcomes.

Main duties of the job

This will be varied and will adapt over time as the Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy function develops. However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: -

To work as part of a team, to deliver safe, effective, and cost-effective use of the medicines resource in accordance with the medicines management agenda.

To support delivering specialist technical advice and support to assigned GP practices or care homes within place.

Support population health and equity of provision to preventative medicine improving health outcomes related to technical services in assigned care homes or practices.

Deliver programmes of work for assigned practices/care homes, including completion of monitoring to enable progress to be assessed.

Support systems and processes to provide assurance for medicines and pharmacy delivery within place and at assigned practices or care homes.

The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder can expect to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required.

About us

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based on ability and merit as measured against a criteria for this role.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and we foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

493-ICB-7020768

Job locations

suitable base can be discussed upon appointment, Infinity House, 1829 and New Alderley House

Cheshire

CW1 6ZQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience as a pharmacy technician in a clinical setting.

Qualification

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy technician.

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, providing and receiving medicines related information to GPs, nurses, other healthcare and social care professionals, managers, practice staff and patients (some of whom may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities).
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise work-related demands and to meet deadlines.
  • Evidence of ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Post registration experience as a pharmacy technician in a clinical setting.

Qualification

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
  • Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy technician.

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, providing and receiving medicines related information to GPs, nurses, other healthcare and social care professionals, managers, practice staff and patients (some of whom may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities).
  • Evidence of ability to prioritise work-related demands and to meet deadlines.
  • Evidence of ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Address

suitable base can be discussed upon appointment, Infinity House, 1829 and New Alderley House

Cheshire

CW1 6ZQ


Employer's website

https://www.cheshireandmerseysidepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Address

suitable base can be discussed upon appointment, Infinity House, 1829 and New Alderley House

Cheshire

CW1 6ZQ


Employer's website

https://www.cheshireandmerseysidepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Medicines Management

Janet Kenyon

Janet.Kenyon@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

493-ICB-7020768

Job locations

suitable base can be discussed upon appointment, Infinity House, 1829 and New Alderley House

Cheshire

CW1 6ZQ


Supporting documents

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