Job summary
1 X 12 month fixed term
1 x fixed term ending 31st March 2026
Secondment and job share considered.
Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician looking to develop
your career? We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Pharmacy
Technician to join our friendly and innovative team. Ideally you would be full-time
but part-time would be considered for the right candidate. Prior experience
within this sector of pharmacy is preferred but not essential as you will be
provided with close peer support and professional development.
We are a multidisciplinary team and we pride ourselves on
our commitment to supporting the professional growth and development of every
team member. We adopt a flexible approach to working patterns, offering a mix
of practice-based, remote and office working to empower team members to
optimise their performance and deliver.
We promote high quality, safe and cost-effective prescribing.
The role sits specifically within the Medicines Optimisation team for the North
East Essex Alliance and we keep a close working relationship with the teams in
our Suffolk Alliances. It is essential you have access to an appropriate means
of transport to travel independently and regularly across the geographical area
of Suffolk and North East Essex and potentially further beyond.
There is no requirement for weekend, bank holiday or evening
working. We also welcome applications for part-time working.
Main duties of the job
Have knowledge and understanding of the ICB Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) and support its implementation at practice level.
Participate in the delivery of one or more CIP projects.
Have knowledge of guidelines and policies developed in response to NICE or NHS England publications and directives such as new/revised clinical guidelines, low priority prescribing and self-care and support their implementation at practice level.
Assist in the dissemination of information and advice to GP practices, care home staff and provider organisations regarding all aspects of medicines and prescribing.
Build professional, trusted relationships with practice and PCN teams to ensure effective communication on issues relating to prescribing and population health needs.
Deliver education and training to a range of clinicians, including GPs, nurses, and pharmacists.
Analyse practice prescribing data from a variety of sources to identify key areas for improvement in safety, quality, and cost-effective prescribing. The post-holder will require excellent communication and influencing skills to challenge prescribing practice, whilst building ongoing and trusted relationships with practice staff. This may require significant mental effort.
Provide support and information to practice and PCN teams in response to prescribing queries at a practice level.
About us
The Government has recently announced it is looking to
make some significant changes to the NHS structure in England. This will have
an impact on the ICB, but we are unclear at this stage on what that impact will
be. Unfortunately, at this moment in time we cannot give any guarantees that
this position will not be affected by the news. Any proposed changes will be
subject to full consultation with staff and their representatives and will
follow management of change guidelines as stipulated by ICB Policy and NHS
Agenda for Change terms and conditions.
The NHS Suffolk and North East Essex ICB plan and buy healthcare services for over one million people. Working within a total budget of £1.5bn per year, we serve some of the poorest and wealthiest communities in the UK.
In addition to consolidating our own resources and expertise, we are also building powerful alliances with our partners in the local government, healthcare, community and voluntary sectors. Because we know that together, we can achieve the best possible health outcomes
We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where employees are able to work to the best their abilities. We value professional development and care about health and wellbeing of our staff with many initiatives in place to make us an employer of choice and an organisation that employees are proud to be part of.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification are an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The job holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager.
The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the Department and the Organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK).
- Certificate in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (CMMPT)
Other
Essential
- Able to use Visual Display Unit equipment for prolonged periods of time and on most working days.
- Able to work in a variety of environments, to include own home, office, and GP practices.
- Able to travel routinely and independently across Suffolk and North East Essex (and occasionally further afield) as required.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS structure and commissioning arrangements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of an ICB Medicines Optimisation team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC and inspection process.
- Knowledge of GP funding mechanisms as they relate to prescribing costs, including Dispensing Doctors.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of delivering contentious information and/or challenging inappropriate behaviour.
Desirable
- Experience in using sources of prescribing data such as Open Prescribing and PrescQIPP.
- Experience of training/presenting to groups of people.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use a keyboard to enter prescribing or financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Able to document clinical information accurately, using nationally approved coding.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel
- Proficient in the use of: SystmOne, Emis Web
- Able to interpret and explain financial and prescribing data.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time when accuracy is paramount.
- Able to disseminate information accurately and work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Able to overcome barriers in order to have difficult conversations.
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft: PowerPoint, Power BI
- Good presentation and training skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence.
- Able to present information to a variety of people from professional and non- professional backgrounds.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians (APTUK).
- Certificate in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (CMMPT)
Other
Essential
- Able to use Visual Display Unit equipment for prolonged periods of time and on most working days.
- Able to work in a variety of environments, to include own home, office, and GP practices.
- Able to travel routinely and independently across Suffolk and North East Essex (and occasionally further afield) as required.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS structure and commissioning arrangements.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of an ICB Medicines Optimisation team.
Desirable
- Knowledge of CQC and inspection process.
- Knowledge of GP funding mechanisms as they relate to prescribing costs, including Dispensing Doctors.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health or social care.
- Experience of delivering contentious information and/or challenging inappropriate behaviour.
Desirable
- Experience in using sources of prescribing data such as Open Prescribing and PrescQIPP.
- Experience of training/presenting to groups of people.
Skills
Essential
- Able to use a keyboard to enter prescribing or financial data with a high degree of accuracy.
- Able to document clinical information accurately, using nationally approved coding.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel
- Proficient in the use of: SystmOne, Emis Web
- Able to interpret and explain financial and prescribing data.
- Able to concentrate for prolonged periods of time when accuracy is paramount.
- Able to disseminate information accurately and work collaboratively with key stakeholders.
- Able to overcome barriers in order to have difficult conversations.
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft: PowerPoint, Power BI
- Good presentation and training skills.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to influence.
- Able to present information to a variety of people from professional and non- professional backgrounds.
- Good interpersonal 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.
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).
