An opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, proactive and driven Senior Pharmacy Technician in the Leeds Medicines Optimisation Team. We are looking for a pharmacy technician with excellent communication skills who can work well as part of a team and competently manage their own workload. You should have a solid understanding of medicines optimisation and be able to apply your pharmacy technician experience and expertise to a range of diverse Medicines Optimisation projects and initiatives across the Leeds Health and Care Partnership.
The post holder will work in the Leeds based Medicines Optimisation Team who are one of five place-based Medicines Optimisation Teams working within the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WYICB). The Leeds team are based out of White Rose Office Park in Beeston, Leeds but adopt a hybrid working style comprising of a mix of home working and office-based working. The team meets face to face regularly, with team meetings held in third sector spaces or in partner organisa
The postholder will work within the Population Health Planning arm of the team which has a particular focus on providing pharmacy expertise to pathways and programmes of work that aim to improve health outcomes for people and reduce unplanned use of health and care services in line with the Healthy Leeds Plan. Within this context, the postholder will extract, analyse and interpret medicines and prescribing data to support these programmes of work and to reduce unwarranted variation in the way medicines are accessed, prescribed and used within the Leeds Health Economy. Doing so will require the postholder to communicate across disciplines and organisational boundaries, build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of healthcare professionals including GPs, Primary Care Network pharmacy teams and other key stakeholders.
As well as contributing to the population health planning function of the team, the postholder will also support the implementation of national, regional, and local prescrib
NHS West Yorkshire ICB is responsible for improving population health and reducing inequalities to meet the diverse health needs of its population and is part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership which includes organisations, local councils, health and care providers and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations.
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, viewing it as a key strength aligned with our mission and values. We believe diverse ideas and backgrounds enhance creativity and improve patient outcomes.
We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where contributions are valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and colleagues can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of their protected characteristics.
We operate a Carer friendly working environment, encouraging Carers to self-identify themselves and offer a working Carer passport.As a Mindful Employer, we are positive and enabling towards all employees and job applicants with a mental health condition.As a Disability Confident Employer, wecommit to shortlisting suitable applicants who meet the essential criteria for an interview. Please inform us of any adjustments you may require.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Provide pharmacy technician support and expertise to a range of diverse Medicines Optimisation projects and initiatives. This involves supporting a broad range of medicines related activities, including planning and co-ordinating, providing education and training within area of competence and gaining assurance of the safe, legal and financially sustainable use of medicines within the Leeds Office of the Integrated Care Board (LOICB) and across the West Yorkshire Integrated Care System.
Provide advice and guidance to partner organisations e.g., GP practices, Primary Care Networks (PCNs), voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations on appropriate systems and processes relating to medicines optimisation and work with the teams to embed and promote the safe and effective use of medicines and pathways.
Support the implementation of national, regional, and local prescribing policies, schemes, services and guidance within GP practices, care homes and other primary care settings to support red
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
2 White Rose Office Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL
http://www.westyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)