Job summary We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Medicines Optimisation Information Specialist to join the well-established Medicines Optimisation Team in NHS Devon to use advanced data analytics to improve prescribing in Devon and enhance patient care. The team is highly valued by local GPs and healthcare teams and has an excellent record of delivery against national and local targets.You will work as an integral member of a dedicated team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and support staff to support the appropriate investment in medicines in Devon. Successful candidates will be able to draw on a broad range of abilities, including excellent data analysis skills and communication skills. As a Senior Medicines Optimisation Information Specialist, you will work with a diverse range of prescribing and other information sources. Your expertise in presenting highly complex and sophisticated data will be crucial in increasing organisational knowledge and driving evidence-based decisions. You will collaborate with the shared Business Intelligence (BI) service to develop dashboards and tools using PowerBI, SQL, Python, Pandas, and R, providing actionable insights to the Medicines Optimisation team and other system partners. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across data science and healthcare, influencing prescribing practice in collaboration with clinicians. If you have a keen analytical mind and a desire to improve patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job Work with a broad spectrum of prescribing and other information from a wide range of sources, presenting highly complex and sophisticated information in a meaningful way to increase organisational knowledge and enable evidence-based decisions Work with the shared Business Intelligence (BI) service on development of dashboards and other tools, using software such as PowerBI, SQL and Python, Pandas and R, in order to provide actionable insights to the Medicines Optimisation team, other ICB departments, and other stakeholders such as GP practices Respond to ad hoc data analysis requests and support the development of routine reporting and analysis processes, including automated reporting solutions where applicable Provide specialist expertise and technical skills (e.g. ePACT2, Excel, PowerBI, SQL, Python) to meet the prescribing, commissioning and business planning needs of the ICB, including demand forecasting, capacity planning and modelling of service change interventions as necessary. Plan, provide and deliver specialist training on prescribing information systems and analytics to ICB colleagues and other partners, as appropriate Present highly complex information in a clear and understandable format as presentations or written reports, suitable for a wide range of lay and professional audiences (Programme Boards, CCPC, Governing Body, Finance Committee, Locality Meetings, Prescribing Meetings, etc.) About us NHS Devon Integrated Care System As an Integrated Care System (ICS), we recognise now more than ever that we can only provide the care that people really need by working together. Together for Devon therefore represents a partnership where health and care services work together with local communities to improve people's health, wellbeing and care. It aims to transform health and care services, so they are clinically, socially and financially sustainable. Our vision is simple: equal chances for everyone in Devon to lead long, happy and healthy lives. To achieve this, we have set out six ambitions for the next five years that will help us transform services including: Effective and efficient care, embedding the Integrated Care Model, the Devon deal (a citizen-led approach to health and care), Children and young people, Digital Devon and ensuring Equality. About NHS Devon As part of the Devon ICS, NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is responsible for the majority of county's NHS budget, and develops a plan to improve people's health, deliver high-quality care and better value for money. The organisation is led by a diverse board, with an aim to improve people's lives in Devon wherever they live, to reduce health inequalities and make sure we can deliver these services for the long term. For more information, visit our ICS website www.icsdevon.co.uk and our NHS Devon website www.devon.icb.nhs.uk. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 144-JR025-CMO16-25 Job locations Aperture House Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane Exeter EX2 5AZ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame. Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities. All posts can be considered as development opportunities if applicants do not meet the essential criteria at the time of appointment but would be able to meet this in a reasonable time frame. Vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications are received. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Experience Essential Knowledge of and significant experience in information analysis and appropriate data science programming languages e.g. SQL, Python, R Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent level of experience Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Experience of managing risks and reporting Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level Experience of business planning processes Ability to support the budget setting for a department and/or service Experience of continued professional development Desirable Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment Understanding of the public sector Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools Skills Essential Skilled communicator with the ability to construct and deliver concise yet insightful communications on complex matters, for dissemination to diverse audiences Capable of navigating complex and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence skills to deliver clear ideas and concepts where there may be barriers to understanding Other Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support Standard keyboard skills, with the ability to learn/use of a range of software Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level in relevant subject or equivalent level qualification or significant experience of working at a similar level in specialist area Experience Essential Knowledge of and significant experience in information analysis and appropriate data science programming languages e.g. SQL, Python, R Relevant post graduate degree or equivalent level of experience Significant experience of successfully operating in a politically sensitive environment Demonstrated experience of co-ordinating projects in complex and challenging environments Experience of managing risks and reporting Experience of drafting briefing papers and correspondence at SMT level Experience of business planning processes Ability to support the budget setting for a department and/or service Experience of continued professional development Desirable Demonstrated experience in a Healthcare environment Understanding of the public sector Comprehensive knowledge of project principles, techniques and tools Skills Essential Skilled communicator with the ability to construct and deliver concise yet insightful communications on complex matters, for dissemination to diverse audiences Capable of navigating complex and difficult situations, requiring persuasion and influence skills to deliver clear ideas and concepts where there may be barriers to understanding Other Essential Ability to analyse very complex issues where material is conflicting and drawn from multiple sources Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support Standard keyboard skills, with the ability to learn/use of a range of software 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. Employer details Employer name NHS Devon Integrated Care Board Address Aperture House Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane Exeter EX2 5AZ Employer's website https://onedevon.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)