Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician iLipids Project Fixed Term

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a part-time Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician to support the iLipid Project, enhancing the detection and management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia. This role involves patient outreach, data management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve public health initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Ability to engage with patients and coordinate services.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the identification and management of high-risk patients.
• Engage in patient outreach and coordinate with services.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support quality improvement.

Skills

Patient Outreach

Data Management

Training Development

Education

Qualified Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Support and assist the Prescribing Support team in Primary Care with the iLipid Project, a targeted population screening initiative aimed at enhancing the detection and management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH).

This part-time position (0.2 WTE) offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative, high-impact public health initiative with potential regional and national expansion.

Responsibilities include:

1. Contributing to the early identification, cardiovascular risk assessment, and preventative treatment of high-risk patients.
2. Assisting in the retrospective and prospective identification of patients eligible for the iLipids test, using clinical system searches and data extraction from EMIS Web.
3. Engaging in patient outreach through texts, calls, letters, and coordinating with interpreter services to improve access to FH screening.
4. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, including a Project Pharmacist and Lipid Nurse, to ensure appropriate treatments and referrals for genetic testing.
5. Maintaining accurate documentation and patient records to support follow-up, data management, and audits.
6. Developing and delivering training resources, workshops, and IT solutions to enhance clinician awareness and confidence in using the iLipids system.
7. Supporting quality improvement initiatives to sustain FH screening and embed the iLipids system into routine practice.
8. Performing other tasks as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification for a qualified and experienced Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We pride ourselves on our diverse staff and community, aiming to improve care quality and address healthcare challenges through diversity of thought and experience.

Rated as “Good” by CQC, we have received awards such as The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust promotes a supportive and flexible working environment and considers all requests for flexible working arrangements.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mandeep Virdee
• Job Title: Pharmacist, Prescribing Support Team
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]