Medicines Optimisation Technician

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust seeks an Medicines Optimisation Assistant to support training, audits, and medicines safety initiatives within the Medicines Optimisation Team.

You will work with GP practices and PCNs to promote safe, cost-efficient medicines use, balance resources, and contribute to service improvement while ensuring patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level of experience.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) is essential.
• A full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the training and development of administrators, PCN teams, and primary care staff.
• Undertake medicines reviews, audits, and prescribing switches to balance care with NHS resources.
• Conduct medicines safety audits and review patients per guidance and safety alerts.
• Support Medicines Optimisation Team in delivering priorities and safety initiatives.
• Work with GP practices and PCNs to improve medicines optimisation processes.
• Provide advice on sourcing, procurement, and safe management of medicines.
• Manage workload and contribute to project planning and service improvement.

Skills

Project management

Financial targets

Keyboard skills

Software proficiency

Communication skills

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science

Job description

As part of the LMO Team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of the Medicines Optimisation Strategy, helping to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the local population. Working closely with GP practices, prescribers and multidisciplinary teams, you will support the safe, effective and cost-efficient use of medicines while delivering high-quality patient-centred care.

• 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., We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients., As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [e-mail], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further., Skills for supporting project management
• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software, Skills for supporting project management
• Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
• Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software
• 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.
• BTEC/NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council, Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role. Should you require workplace adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to supporting you to meet the mobility requirements of the role wherever possible.
• Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
• Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities.

We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.