Project lead MO pharmacy technician clinical & quality portfolio

Transformationunitgm; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Manchester seeks a Project Lead for Medicines Optimisation. The role involves managing multiple projects, providing technical leadership, and influencing prescribing practices to enhance medication management. Candidates should have significant experience in primary care and project management, along with a Pharmacy Technician registration. The position offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a primary care Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in prescribing data analysis.
• Project management and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead various clinical and non-clinical workstreams.
• Analyze prescribing data and influence prescribing habits.
• Support delivery of Medicines Optimisation objectives.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Pharmacy Technician Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Tools

Excel

Job description

Main area: Medicines Optimisation
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (NHS GM operate hybrid working)
Job ref: 896-MED-1056

Employer: NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care
Employer type: NHS
Site: Tootal Buildings, Manchester
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa
Closing date: 01/06/2025 23:59

Project Lead - Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician (Clinical & Quality Portfolio)

Band 6

Job overview

The role involves promoting safe, effective, high-quality, and cost-effective prescribing and medication management within the local area and across Greater Manchester. The post holder will lead various clinical and non-clinical workstreams, managing multiple projects simultaneously, providing technical leadership within the Medicines Optimisation Team, and supporting pharmacy technicians locally and across the region.

The responsibilities include supporting the delivery of Medicines Optimisation and primary care quality objectives, influencing prescribing habits, managing work programmes, analyzing prescribing data, and leading projects both locally and system-wide.

Main duties of the job

Identify, implement, and deliver on Medicines Optimisation and primary care quality objectives. Support communication and stakeholder management, analyze prescribing data, and provide clinical advice to prescribers. Lead projects and develop clinical and non-clinical audits, SOPs, guidelines, and policies.

Working for our organisation

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care aims to improve population health outcomes, reduce inequalities, and enhance system efficiency through integrated health and care services. Our NHS People Promise commits to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communicate complex, sensitive information tactfully; persuade and negotiate to influence prescribing behaviors; manage difficult situations professionally; provide advanced clinical guidance; facilitate and lead meetings; challenge colleagues appropriately; contribute to internal and external communications; demonstrate advanced computer skills; analyze clinical and financial data; contribute to strategic planning; coordinate complex programmes; assist in financial management; and supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff.

Person specification

Professional Registration

• Pharmacy Technician Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)

Experience

• Significant experience as a primary care Pharmacy Technician
• Project management and change management experience
• Experience in prescribing data analysis
• Experience in communications and stakeholder management
• Proficiency in Excel for creating and navigating spreadsheets

Note: The vacancy may close early; shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. A satisfactory probationary period is required. All applicants will be subject to GDPR and DBS checks.