Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician (Planning and Operations)
NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 985-NCLICB-EDOP_135-A Site: 250 Euston Road Town: Camden Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inc HCA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59 On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs: • to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare • tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access • enhance productivity and value for money • help the NHS support broader social and economic development. North Central London’s population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions – or buys – on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims. NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London. We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, caring status or neurodiversity. Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified pharmacy technician to work alongside experienced medicines optimisation pharmacists and two other medicines optimisation technicians in the newly created single NCL team. Our team works in a matrix manner across the medicine optimisation pillars. The purpose of this post is to support the Medicines Optimisation Team in delivering the ICB priorities in relation to medicines and the medicines optimisation strategy and workplan for our residents and patients. This role requires the individual to have experience of working with a wide range of healthcare professionals, exceptional organisational skills, and high aptitude of forward planning. The interview will take place w/c 3 February 2025. The interview will include an exercise/assessment task - shortlisted candidates will be provided with details on notification of interview. Main duties of the job
Supporting implementation of the ICB’s medicines optimisation agenda including in general practices and care homes, including high quality, safe and cost-effective prescribing. To support the ICB medicines optimisation team enquiry answering service. To develop and maintain good working relations with all ICB and general practice staff. To support the development, implementation and evaluation of medicines related audits. To help support medicines and pharmacy locally commissioned services and prepare monthly payment schedules (as applicable). Responsibility for the development of resources to support the provision of education and training to GP practice staff and other healthcare professionals as appropriate. To provide professional support to relevant committees by taking minutes, follow up on actions, sending out consultations, engaging with other committees (minutes / issues), maintaining database of decisions. Working for our organisation
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and allocating health and care resources to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. Our local population is large and diverse, with a wide range of health and care needs that are evolving all the time. We’re committed to improving the health and experience of our patients and residents, working with partners across the North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS) - including Councils, providers, GPs and voluntary and community organisations - to plan and deliver high quality, joined-up and accessible health and care services that put people first. As an ICB, we’re focused on: • improving outcomes in population health and healthcare • tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access • enhancing productivity and value for money • helping the NHS support broader social and economic development. We’re ambitious, driven, and passionate about working collaboratively and creatively to deliver the best health and care possible for our patients and residents through every stage of their lives. Our Population Health and Integration Strategy outlines our vision and priorities and will shape our focus as a system for the coming years. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities. Person specification
Education / Qualifications
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in pharmaceutical science Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience
Relevant post-qualification experience in hospital or community pharmacy or primary care including prescribing advice. Experience of interdisciplinary working. Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals. Experience of working in a primary care medicines optimisation team. Experience of working in general practices and primary healthcare teams. Experience of clinical medicines optimisation. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Exceptional organisation skills with a strong aptitude for forward planning; able to prioritise business critical and time critical matters when faced with conflicting requirements and changing priorities. Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment, and stakeholder management - influencing and negotiating, building and sustaining relationships. We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we have received sufficient applications to shortlist. Applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our role profile requirements will be shortlisted for interview. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances please ensure you quote your application reference number. Please ensure you check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. Invitations for interview are sent by email only, so it is important that you monitor your emails once you have submitted an application online. If you have not heard from us within a month of the closing date you should presume that you have not been shortlisted. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the organisation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Depending on the role a Criminal Records check may be required, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Name: Priti Mehta Job title: Senior Prescribing Advisor- Planning & Operations Email address: pritimehta@nhs.net
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NHS AfC: Band 6
Main area: Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref: 985-NCLICB-EDOP_135-A Site: 250 Euston Road Town: Camden Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inc HCA Salary period: Yearly Closing: 21/01/2025 23:59 On 1 July 2022, NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) was established. The ICB is part of North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS). The ICS is a partnership of organisations that come together to plan and deliver joined up health and care services to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. ICBs are statutory NHS bodies responsible for planning and allocating resources to meet the four core purposes of ICSs: • to improve outcomes in population health and healthcare • tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access • enhance productivity and value for money • help the NHS support broader social and economic development. North Central London’s population is incredibly diverse, and continues to grow and change. This brings pressure and challenges for the local health and care services that NCL ICB commissions – or buys – on behalf of residents. NCL ICB works closely with Councils, providers, general practices, voluntary, community organisations, and unions, to achieve our shared aims. NCL ICB values our staff, our partners and their expertise to deliver the best health and care possible for the patients and residents of North Central London. We are committed to recruiting a workforce which is reflective of our diverse population, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, caring status or neurodiversity. Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified pharmacy technician to work alongside experienced medicines optimisation pharmacists and two other medicines optimisation technicians in the newly created single NCL team. Our team works in a matrix manner across the medicine optimisation pillars. The purpose of this post is to support the Medicines Optimisation Team in delivering the ICB priorities in relation to medicines and the medicines optimisation strategy and workplan for our residents and patients. This role requires the individual to have experience of working with a wide range of healthcare professionals, exceptional organisational skills, and high aptitude of forward planning. The interview will take place w/c 3 February 2025. The interview will include an exercise/assessment task - shortlisted candidates will be provided with details on notification of interview. Main duties of the job
Supporting implementation of the ICB’s medicines optimisation agenda including in general practices and care homes, including high quality, safe and cost-effective prescribing. To support the ICB medicines optimisation team enquiry answering service. To develop and maintain good working relations with all ICB and general practice staff. To support the development, implementation and evaluation of medicines related audits. To help support medicines and pharmacy locally commissioned services and prepare monthly payment schedules (as applicable). Responsibility for the development of resources to support the provision of education and training to GP practice staff and other healthcare professionals as appropriate. To provide professional support to relevant committees by taking minutes, follow up on actions, sending out consultations, engaging with other committees (minutes / issues), maintaining database of decisions. Working for our organisation
NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (NCL ICB) is a statutory body responsible for planning and allocating health and care resources to improve the lives of people in our five boroughs: Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. Our local population is large and diverse, with a wide range of health and care needs that are evolving all the time. We’re committed to improving the health and experience of our patients and residents, working with partners across the North Central London Integrated Care System (ICS) - including Councils, providers, GPs and voluntary and community organisations - to plan and deliver high quality, joined-up and accessible health and care services that put people first. As an ICB, we’re focused on: • improving outcomes in population health and healthcare • tackling inequalities in outcomes, experience, and access • enhancing productivity and value for money • helping the NHS support broader social and economic development. We’re ambitious, driven, and passionate about working collaboratively and creatively to deliver the best health and care possible for our patients and residents through every stage of their lives. Our Population Health and Integration Strategy outlines our vision and priorities and will shape our focus as a system for the coming years. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities. Person specification
Education / Qualifications
BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in pharmaceutical science Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Experience
Relevant post-qualification experience in hospital or community pharmacy or primary care including prescribing advice. Experience of interdisciplinary working. Experience of working with a range of healthcare professionals. Experience of working in a primary care medicines optimisation team. Experience of working in general practices and primary healthcare teams. Experience of clinical medicines optimisation. Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; capable of constructing and delivering clear ideas and concepts concisely and accurately for diverse audiences. Exceptional organisation skills with a strong aptitude for forward planning; able to prioritise business critical and time critical matters when faced with conflicting requirements and changing priorities. Experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment, and stakeholder management - influencing and negotiating, building and sustaining relationships. We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we have received sufficient applications to shortlist. Applicants who can clearly demonstrate how they meet our role profile requirements will be shortlisted for interview. To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances please ensure you quote your application reference number. Please ensure you check your email account regularly as this is how we will communicate with you. Invitations for interview are sent by email only, so it is important that you monitor your emails once you have submitted an application online. If you have not heard from us within a month of the closing date you should presume that you have not been shortlisted. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the organisation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Depending on the role a Criminal Records check may be required, all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Name: Priti Mehta Job title: Senior Prescribing Advisor- Planning & Operations Email address: pritimehta@nhs.net
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