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 South Cumbria locality. They will contribute to the development and implementation of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy 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 development and 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 post holder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: Support the ICB to deliver the Medicines Optimisation Strategy in locality, across the ICB and across the healthcare system in Lancashire and South Cumbria. 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 good analytical and communication skills who is capable of managing discrete projects from concept to completion. The interview day is Wednesday 12th February 2025 at the Health Innovation Centre near Lancaster. This will be a day long group interview with activities including a short presentation. 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. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa - pro rata for part time post Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working Reference number 125-ICB004-25 Job locations Health Innovation One, Lancaster University (TBC) Sir John Fisher Drive Lancaster LA1 4AT 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. 2. 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. 3. Contribute to the publication of ICB newsletters, prescribing bulletins and guidelines. 4. 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. 5. Assist in the implementation of national strategies that pertain to medicine use and medicine-related aspects of primary care contracts. 6. Support audit of prescribing and medicine use across the locality place and the ICB. 7. Analyse data (e.g. e-PACT and population health) to support changes in prescribing patterns, Medicines Optimisation, improved patient outcomes, and services. 8. Review systems used for managing prescribing within the primary care setting, including Eclipse, OptimiseRx and repeat prescribing, recommending, and supporting the implementation of change where appropriate. 9. 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. 10. Support the investigation of performance issues relating to Medicines Optimisation. 11. Support the integration of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy across the system. 12. Develop or collaborate in research and audit programmes to review aspects of prescribing or pharmaceutical service provision. 13. Support projects across the ICB and system, working with the Medicines Optimisation teams in other localities as needed. 14. Support projects in the locality where there is a need specific to the locality considering if the need is applicable to other localities. 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. 2. 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. 3. Contribute to the publication of ICB newsletters, prescribing bulletins and guidelines. 4. 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. 5. Assist in the implementation of national strategies that pertain to medicine use and medicine-related aspects of primary care contracts. 6. Support audit of prescribing and medicine use across the locality place and the ICB. 7. Analyse data (e.g. e-PACT and population health) to support changes in prescribing patterns, Medicines Optimisation, improved patient outcomes, and services. 8. Review systems used for managing prescribing within the primary care setting, including Eclipse, OptimiseRx and repeat prescribing, recommending, and supporting the implementation of change where appropriate. 9. 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. 10. Support the investigation of performance issues relating to Medicines Optimisation. 11. Support the integration of Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy across the system. 12. Develop or collaborate in research and audit programmes to review aspects of prescribing or pharmaceutical service provision. 13. Support projects across the ICB and system, working with the Medicines Optimisation teams in other localities as needed. 14. 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 (GPhC) City and Guilds, B/Tech in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Experience Essential Recent General Clinical Pharmacy Activity. Desirable Previous experience of providing prescribing support in primary care (Not essential). Skills Essential Good analytical and presentation skills Multi-disciplinary working Experience of managing discrete projects from concept to completion Driving licence and access to a car. Experience of training both individually and in groups Ability to work both as team member and independently Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives Enhanced IT skills (including word-processing and spreadsheets). Desirable Experience of using primary care clinical systems (Not essential) Experience of interpreting data (Not essential). Skills Essential Good analytical and presentation skills (verbal and written). Ability to work both as team member and independently. Need to meet deadlines and deal with complex issues, prominent level of concentration required to produce documents on a regular basis Intellectually demanding role commensurate with pay banding Need to challenge assertively across all levels of both Trusts on a regular basis Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) City and Guilds, B/Tech in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Experience Essential Recent General Clinical Pharmacy Activity. Desirable Previous experience of providing prescribing support in primary care (Not essential). Skills Essential Good analytical and presentation skills Multi-disciplinary working Experience of managing discrete projects from concept to completion Driving licence and access to a car. Experience of training both individually and in groups Ability to work both as team member and independently Ability to plan own workload with priorities and objectives Enhanced IT skills (including word-processing and spreadsheets). Desirable Experience of using primary care clinical systems (Not essential) Experience of interpreting data (Not essential). Skills Essential Good analytical and presentation skills (verbal and written). Ability to work both as team member and independently. Need to meet deadlines and deal with complex issues, prominent level of concentration required to produce documents on a regular basis Intellectually demanding role commensurate with pay banding Need to challenge assertively across all levels of both Trusts on a regular basis 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125) Address Health Innovation One, Lancaster University (TBC) Sir John Fisher Drive Lancaster LA1 4AT Employer's website https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)