Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB (Integrated Care Board) as a Pharmacy Technician. Cheshire and Merseyside ICB covers a population of 2.7million people with services provided by 17 NHS trusts, 349 GP practices, 9 local authorities and 590 pharmacies. The post holder will work as a member of a place Medicines Optimisation team to support in delivering the objectives of the functions of the team. In this role, you will support safe, effective, and cost-efficient use of medicines across primary care and care home settings. You will work closely with healthcare professionals to provide technical pharmaceutical assistance, contribute to medicines optimisation initiatives, and engage in patient-facing activities to support better medication use. The successful applicant will be a passionate individual with a strong commitment to pharmacy practice and patient care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team to improve medicines management outcomes. Main duties of the job This will be varied and will adapt over time as the Medicines Optimisation and Pharmacy function develops. However, the postholder is expected to fulfil the following key functions: - To work as part of a team, to deliver safe, effective, and cost-effective use of the medicines resource in accordance with the medicines management agenda. To support delivering specialist technical advice and support to assigned GP practices or care homes within place. Support population health and equity of provision to preventative medicine improving health outcomes related to technical services in assigned care homes or practices. Deliver programmes of work for assigned practices/care homes, including completion of monitoring to enable progress to be assessed. Support systems and processes to provide assurance for medicines and pharmacy delivery within place and at assigned practices or care homes. The main duties and responsibilities described above are not exhaustive and the post holder can expect to take on other responsibilities or specific tasks as required. About us We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based on ability and merit as measured against a criteria for this role. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and we foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 493-ICB-7023260 Job locations FORSTER HOUSE Waterside St Helens WA9 1UB Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents. Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attached documents. Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience as a pharmacy technician in a clinical setting. Qualification Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy technician. Skills Essential Evidence of ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, providing and receiving medicines related information to GPs, nurses, other healthcare and social care professionals, managers, practice staff and patients (some of whom may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities). Evidence of ability to prioritise work-related demands and to meet deadlines. Evidence of ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism. Person Specification Experience Essential Post registration experience as a pharmacy technician in a clinical setting. Qualification Essential BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent. Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy technician. Skills Essential Evidence of ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, providing and receiving medicines related information to GPs, nurses, other healthcare and social care professionals, managers, practice staff and patients (some of whom may have language difficulties, physical or mental disabilities). Evidence of ability to prioritise work-related demands and to meet deadlines. Evidence of ability to accept guidance and constructive criticism. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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 Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board Address FORSTER HOUSE Waterside St Helens WA9 1UB Employer's website https://www.cheshireandmerseysidepartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)