Medicines Optimisation Specialist – Primary Care Impact

Kent Community Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Technician to join our Locality Medicines Optimisation Team across Kent and Medway. The post is for registered Pharmacy Technicians passionate about improving patient outcomes through medicines optimisation and collaborative working with primary care.

You will help develop and implement the Medicines Optimisation Strategy, support GP practices, prescribers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Working within a primary care setting desirable
• Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters
• A full, valid UK driving licence or EU licence and ability to travel independently
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands

Responsibilities

• Support the training and development of administrators, PCN teams, and primary care staff to promote safe, effective, and efficient medicines-related processes
• Undertake cost-effective medication reviews, audits, and prescribing switches, balancing patient-centred care with NHS resources and budgets
• Conduct medicines safety audits and review patients in line with local and national guidance, policies, and safety alerts
• Support pharmacists and Lead Medicines Optimisation Technicians in delivering medicines optimisation priorities, including QIPP and medicines safety initiatives
• Work with GP practices and Primary Care Networks to improve medicines optimisation processes and support the implementation of medicines incentive schemes
• Provide advice on the sourcing, procurement, and safe management of medicines where appropriate
• Manage and prioritise own workload effectively to meet agreed objectives and deadlines
• Support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of projects and service improvement initiatives
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with a range of healthcare professionals, organisations, and stakeholders
• Contribute as a key member of the Medicines Optimisation Team, fostering strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Utilise and maintain medicines optimisation systems and databases, including prescribing data, cost-saving metrics, and patient outcome information

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Advanced keyboard skills

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science

Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Job description

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Medicines Optimisation Technician to join our Locality Medicines Optimisation Team across Kent and Medway. The post is for registered Pharmacy Technicians passionate about improving patient outcomes through medicines optimisation and collaborative working with primary care.

You will help develop and implement the Medicines Optimisation Strategy, support GP practices, prescribers and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to