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Job summary Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
We are looking to expand our dynamic pharmacy team with innovative and passionate individuals.
We are looking for team players with a collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, with innovative thinking and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
The postholder will work as part of the ICB Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy Team in Central and West Lancashire, contributing to the development and implementation of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy across the ICB to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the population, optimise the use of medicines whilst considering medicines value.
The postholder will have the potential to support prescribers, general practice staff and care homes (as required) in improving the health of their patients through the rational and safe use of medicines, and the implementation of safe medicines optimisation systems.
They will utilise data and medicines optimisation software systems to identify and monitor prescribing information and produce reports for use with practice staff and within the ICB.
The ICB is committed to support staff to reach their potential and understands that the future workforce may want to work flexibly and create a portfolio of training and development, therefore the postholder has the option to work in hybrid ways within the locality Medicines Optimisation team, where training and development will be provided as necessary.
Main duties of the job The role will be varied and will adapt over time as the ICB develops.
However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: 1.
Support the ICB to deliver the Medicines Optimisation Strategy in locality, across the ICB and across the healthcare system in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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Support providers in improving the health of patients through the rational and safe use of medicines.
We are looking for team players with a collaborative spirit and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, with innovative thinking and the confidence to bring new ideas to the table.
We are particularly looking for someone with critical appraisal skills, experience of managing discrete projects, comprehensive communication skills and good analytical and presentation skills.
About us Please read our information for candidates document to learn more about our organisation and how we work.
You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team that values your unique skills and perspectives, working on exciting projects that challenge the status quo.
You will enjoy a balance that suits your lifestyle and explore opportunities to widen your portfolio.
You will have a work base, although the role is hybrid working including home working and you will be free to use any of our offices across Lancashire and South Cumbria.
At Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where your creativity and expertise can thrive.
We prioritise our workforce by implementing our Education and Training Plan with a particular focus on pharmacy workforce development, training and support.
We support pharmacy leadership at all levels and we are building an integrated pharmacy workforce that is agile, engaged and enabled to actively improve health outcomes.
The role benefits from standard NHS terms and conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more details including the person specification.
The main duties of the role are: 1.
Work locally at place, across the wider ICB Medicines Optimisation team, other ICB teams and directorates and across the system to contribute to the implementation of Medicines Optimisation plans and priorities to meet the objectives of the ICB Medicines Optimisation Strategy, associated plans, and medicines value, safety and quality.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of Medicines Optimisation policies, procedures and services, to improve the pharmaceutical care of patients and monitor the safe and secure handling of medicines throughout the ICB.
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Contribute to the publication of ICB newsletters, prescribing bulletins and guidelines.
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Assist in the implementation of local Lancashire and South Cumbria pathways guidance and formulary and national evidence-based prescribing guidelines that support quality and medicines value.
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Assist in the implementation of national strategies that pertain to medicine use and medicine-related aspects of primary care contracts.
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Support audit of prescribing and medicine use across the locality place and the ICB.
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Analyse data ( e-PACT and population health) to support changes in prescribing patterns, Medicines Optimisation, improved patient outcomes, and services.
8. Review and support the development of systems used for managing prescribing within the primary care setting, including Eclipse, OptimiseRx and repeat prescribing and supporting the implementation of change where appropriate.
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Advise on the safe and secure handling of medicines in primary care, including the use of controlled drugs, to ensure that relevant medicines management standards are met.
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Support the investigation of performance issues relating to Medicines Optimisation.
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Support the integration of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy across the system.
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Develop or collaborate in research and audit programmes to review aspects of prescribing or pharmaceutical service provision.
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Support projects across the ICB and system, working with the Medicines Optimisation teams in other localities as needed.
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Support projects in the locality where there is a need specific to the locality considering if the need is applicable to other localities.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Masters degree in Pharmacy (or pre-2000 equivalent).
Evidence of CPD and commitment to life-long learning.
Experience Essential Experience in initiating change and developments.
Desirable Previous experience of providing prescribing advice or support in primary care (Not essential).
Skills Essential Critical appraisal skills and understanding of clinical therapeutics, particularly the elderly.
Experience of managing discrete projects from concept to completion.
Effective comprehensive written and verbal communication skills.
Driving license and access to a car.
Skills Essential Effective comprehensive written and verbal communication skills.
Good analytical and presentation skills (verbal and written) Ability to work both as team member and independently.