High Cost Drugs Data Analyst/Coordinator - Band 4

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a High Cost Drugs Data Analyst/Service Coordinator at Lincoln County Hospital. The role involves data management, reporting, and supporting initiatives related to high-cost medication. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, be comfortable working with medical data, and able to work independently. This is a fixed-term position with opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital or community healthcare setting.
• Confidence dealing with drug datasets and medical conditions.
• Ability to work independently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality datasets and systems for high-cost drugs.
• Provide administrative and data analysis support.
• Organize reports, paperwork, and communications for key meetings.
• Undertake data collection, reporting, and surveillance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Job description

Applications are invited for the post of High Cost Drugs Data Analyst/Service Coordinator based at Lincoln County Hospital.

Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual seeking a new challenge? We are looking for a hardworking, meticulous, and adaptable person to join our High Cost Drugs team as a Data Analyst/Service Coordinator.

You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working in a hospital or community healthcare setting.

Training and development will be provided on the job. The role involves dealing with drug datasets, relaying drug names and medical conditions daily, so confidence and comfort with this work are essential.

This position supports the High Cost Drugs team across the Trust in maintaining high-quality datasets and systems, and delivering initiatives related to high-cost drugs. The work impacts healthcare delivery and involves collaboration across specialties and functions. The role is based at Lincoln County Hospital, with possible travel to other sites within the Trust.

High cost drugs represent a significant NHS expenditure. This role will be key in supporting cost improvement programs and medicine savings in Lincolnshire.

This is a 12-month, fixed-term position.

You will organize reports, paperwork, actions, and communications for key meetings on High Cost Drugs, and provide administrative and data analysis support related to medicine expenditure and savings.

As a member of the team, you will assist in data collection and reporting, undertake surveillance, maintain databases, prepare reports, coordinate meetings, and support investigations into issues related to High Cost Drugs.

While based mainly in the office, you should be able to work independently, under pressure, and prioritize tasks. Training will enable you to organize and deliver educational sessions with support from senior pharmacists. Occasionally, you may be involved in audits and relaying messages on wards/clinics to improve patient care and safety.

This is a challenging and demanding role but also rewarding, with clear deliverables on medicines management and savings within 12 months.

Lincoln Hospital is a vibrant university city with a new medical school, offering all major specialties and a 24-hour emergency service.

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has teaching hospital status. Pilgrim Hospital in South Lincolnshire and Grantham and District Hospital serve their communities with various services.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and ULHT have formed a Group arrangement called Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG), aimed at improving patient care across the county while retaining organizational independence.

For more information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sue Leo
• Job Title: Senior Antimicrobial & High Cost Drugs Pharmacist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Interested applicants may call between 10 am and 5 pm. Informal meetings can be arranged to provide more insight into the role.