Job summary
Part time will be considered
Our Medicines Management Team
provides a highly specialised, responsive service to North Yorkshire and York
as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB). This
expert, clinical, evidence based service enables the safe, secure and effective
use of medicines as well as the introduction of new and innovative medicines
within a managed process. The service is well respected, has strong and
positive relationships with its GP practices and local NHS trusts and has an
enviable reputation in the encouragement of high quality and cost-effective
prescribing, releasing high levels of savings from NHS medicines expenditure as
part of the QIPP programme.
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for 2 new Medicines Optimisation Technicians to join our team. As a key
member you will support the implementation of the ICB's medicines related
strategies and policies in local practices. There will be a specific focus on
cost effective prescribing in line with local and national priorities and
policies.
This post will be a combination of office, GP Practice and home working.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role:
To
provide Medicines Management Support to GP practices in North Yorkshire and
York:
o
Aid with cost effective medicines prescribing
in GP practices.
o
Liaise with patients when needed in relation to
their medication
o
Medicines related audit.
o
Liaise with community pharmacy, practice staff
and nursing teams in relation to prescribing.
o
Provide prescribing information to GP practices
both routine and ad-hoc.
o
Utilisation of computer systems including GP
Clinical systems, e-PACT, PrescQIPP and other systems
About us
The ICB welcomes all applicants, however, we must
remind applicants that we currently do not hold a Tier 2 sponsorship license
(now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship). Can we politely ask this is
considered before applying for this position.
NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is responsible for planning and arranging the provision of NHS services to meet the diverse health needs of a population of 1.7 million people. Our area reaches over 1,500 square miles and includes the cities of Hull and York and the large rural areas across East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
The ICB is part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, one of 42 Integrated Care Systems (ICS) across England to meet health and care needs, coordinate services and plan in a way that improves population health and reduces inequality between groups. The Health and Care Partnership comprises of NHS organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will provide technical pharmaceutical support in promoting quality,
rational and cost-effective prescribing to the GP practices in North Yorkshire
and York as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. In conjunction with the
Senior Pharmacist and Senior Medicines Optimisation Technician build strong
relationships with the GP practices within the North Yorkshire and York places in
order to facilitate the development and implementation of the ICB's medicines
management strategy, which is focussed on improving patient outcomes within
financial constraints.
In
order to undertake the role, the Medicines Optimisation Technician will be able
to demonstrate technical pharmaceutical knowledge gained through BTEC in
pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent with additional specialist
training/experience. They will be accountable for their own professional
actions, work independently and organise their workload through the support of
the SeniorPharmacist and
Senior Technician. Excellent written and verbal communication, keyboard,
analytical and interpersonal skills are also essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will provide technical pharmaceutical support in promoting quality,
rational and cost-effective prescribing to the GP practices in North Yorkshire
and York as part of the Humber and North Yorkshire ICB. In conjunction with the
Senior Pharmacist and Senior Medicines Optimisation Technician build strong
relationships with the GP practices within the North Yorkshire and York places in
order to facilitate the development and implementation of the ICB's medicines
management strategy, which is focussed on improving patient outcomes within
financial constraints.
In
order to undertake the role, the Medicines Optimisation Technician will be able
to demonstrate technical pharmaceutical knowledge gained through BTEC in
pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent with additional specialist
training/experience. They will be accountable for their own professional
actions, work independently and organise their workload through the support of
the SeniorPharmacist and
Senior Technician. Excellent written and verbal communication, keyboard,
analytical and interpersonal skills are also essential.
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical understanding of drug use
- Aware of the law and good practice relating to pharmacy and medicines
- Thorough, methodical ways of working
- Ability to travel
- Excellent IT skills
- Good team player and also able to be self-sufficient and well-motivated
Desirable
- Audit and project experience
- Knowledge of ePACT data / systems
- Knowledge of GP practice systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy technician qualified to NVQ 3/BTEC (or equivalent) level
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of CPD throughout employment
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with general practices to provide medicines management support
Person Specification
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Demonstrate clinical understanding of drug use
- Aware of the law and good practice relating to pharmacy and medicines
- Thorough, methodical ways of working
- Ability to travel
- Excellent IT skills
- Good team player and also able to be self-sufficient and well-motivated
Desirable
- Audit and project experience
- Knowledge of ePACT data / systems
- Knowledge of GP practice systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy technician qualified to NVQ 3/BTEC (or equivalent) level
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with General Pharmaceutical Council
- Evidence of CPD throughout employment
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience as a pharmacy technician
Desirable
- Recent experience of working with general practices to provide medicines management support
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).
