[ref. u99873400] MO Pharmacy Technician - Interface and Formulary
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB) plans and buys healthcare services for our local population. We are accountable for the performance and finances of the NHS across Norfolk and Waveney – a total budget of £2 billion a year. Known as NHS Norfolk and Waveney, the organisation works with local people, health and care professionals, and partner organisations to improve the health and wellbeing of our population.
The organisation is part of the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System. A system dedicated to working with partners in local government, the voluntary sector and others and helping the NHS to support broader social and economic development and to tackle inequalities in health outcomes.
We believe strongly in creating a workplace built on teamwork, whilst allowing individuals to grow and develop in their own roles. Our main offices are based at 8th Floor of Norfolk County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2UE however we have a local office for the East of the region based in Beccles and another in the West of the region based in King’s Lynn, therefore travel across the Norfolk and Waveney footprint as well as out of county is required according to where our stakeholders are situated.
Our three ICS goals are:
- To make sure that people can live as healthy a life as possible.
- To make sure that you only have to tell your story once.
- To make Norfolk and Waveney the best place to work in health and care.
If you are someone who enjoys making a difference and would like to help people in Norfolk and Waveney live longer, healthier and happier lives then we would love to hear from you.
Job overview
As a Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician - Interface and Formulary, you will be supporting the production, management and implementation of the Norfolk and Waveney formulary, the introduction of new medicines and ensuring best value use of medicines within the Integrated Care System.
The role is based within the Interface and Formulary team working with pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The team is friendly and supportive and you will also have a role in helping to shape the workplan and higher priorities of the team.
The Interface and Formulary team is based within the wider Medicines Optimisation team and there will be additional opportunities to learn and collaborate with other members of the team.
The role is largely home-based or working in the ICB Office at County Hall. There is no weekend or bank holiday working in this role and flexible working patterns can be considered.
We are interested to receive applications for both full and part-time working with a minimum of 18.75hours. The role would be ideal for pharmacy technicians who have experience of working in Primary or Secondary Care but applications are welcomed from all sectors of practice.Please note you must be a GPhC registered pharmacy technician to apply for this role.
Main duties of the job
The role of Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician - Interface and Formulary involves contacts with multiple partners within the Integrated Care System (ICS) including GP practices, Hospital and Community Trusts - involving both clinical and non-clinical staff.
You will play a crucial role in the maintenance of a system wide medicines formulary, work on defined projects to drive innovation and support cost-effective, evidence-based use of medicines.
The post holder will build trusted professional relationships as a key part of the role to support the introduction of new medicines, robust formulary management and the production, management and implementation of local guidelines to deliver medicines optimisation initiatives.
You will use knowledge of publications developed by NICE or NHS England such as Technology Appraisals, clinical guidelines, low priority prescribing, and self-care and data from multiple sources to identify and make positive changes to prescribing across the Interface.
Matrix working within the Medicines Optimisation team to answer medicines queries by providing key advice on medicines to colleagues across the ICS.
The role is varied and may also involve developing policies, training and facilitating communication and learning across the Interface to support the delivery of best value use of medicines for the Norfolk and Waveney population.
Working for our organisation
Health and care services in Norfolk and Waveney are working closely together to further improve services and provide more joined-up care for local people. In Norfolk and Waveney, we have already achieved a lot by working in partnership to improve health and care outcomes.These changes have been made possible by different organisations – NHS hospitals, GPs, mental health and community health services, local councils, care homes and social workers, voluntary and community organisations and others – joining forces to agree and plan for local people’s needs.
Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care System (ICS) includes a statutory Integrated Care Partnership (ICP), and an Integrated Care Board (ICB) called NHS Norfolk and Waveney. This partnership and organisation dedicated to making sure that organisations work together for the benefit of our residents, staff and communities is an important step change, helping to create positive differences to local people and joining up health and social care.This is the culmination of many years of effort to build partnership working across the NHS, local authorities, the third sector and patient groups.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached documents and in the advert.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- BTEC / NVQ3 in Pharmacy Services / Registered Pharmacy Technician
- Experience working in community / hospital pharmacy
- Working knowledge of Office programmes
- Post qualification training e.g. PCPEP
- Experience working in PCN / GP / Primary Care Pharmacy
Communication skills
Essential criteria- Effective communication skills
- Evidence of dealing with patients who may be upset / distressed
Analytical and planning skills
Essential criteria- Time management skills
- Work on own and as part of a team
- Project / change management skills
Additional
Essential criteria- Able to travel independently to sites throughout Norfolk and Waveney
Hybrid Working
The ICB operates a flexible approach to working. It is expected the majority of our staff will work from a combination of home and office (where possible). For staff designated in a hybrid role they should have a safe and suitable place to work with Broadband access and space for a desk, chair and monitors.At interview a discussion will take place between the recruiting manager and the candidate to ensure they are clear on what is expected.
Your application
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
We are unable to accept CV’s as part of an application. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification on their application will be shortlisted for this job. Be mindful that any offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks e.g. health, identity, right to work, qualifications, registration and references.Please provide up to date referee details to avoid delay. A start date will not be confirmed until clearance from all the checks has been obtained.
Equal Opportunities
To ensure diverse representation at all levels across the workforce and to understand the differing needs of our stakeholders, Norfolk and Waveney ICB is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to addressing any imbalance of opportunity or disadvantage that an individual with a protected characteristic could face.We would strongly encourage applications from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.
Applicants with a disability need only meet the essential criteria to be invited to interview. We will also make any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process providing that you inform us of any special requirements.
Further information
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