Prescribing Information Manager- Central Prescribing Team

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacy technician and/or data analyst to join the Central Prescribing Team as Team leader of the prescribing data analysts. Prescribing data analysis is a key tool to monitor the safe and effective use of medicines and support both clinicians and managers to achieve the best outcomes from the available resources. The postholder will be expected to lead the Central Prescribing Team Data Analysts Team (CPT-DAT) in Pharmacy Services delivering data analysis to a range of stakeholders using data held in a range of databases.

This post will require excellent leadership, management, communication and IT skills, leading the specialist CPT-DAT, with eHealth colleagues and be part of a wider multidisciplinary team in Pharmacy Services. The postholder must manage the day-to-day work of CPT-DAT including work allocation, checking and evaluation of work and identifying training needs.

The postholder must be knowledgeable about prescribing, dispensing and prescription pricing processes; proficient with data analysis, reporting database maintenance/development, use of related software (e.g. Business Objects, SQL, R, MicroStrategy, Microsoft software packages and applications); be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, planning and organisation skills; and be able to work independently.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Participate in initiatives that consolidate and improve existing data capture and storage systems, in conjunction with NHSGGC eHealth/NHS National Services Scotland/Public Health Scotland/Health Improvement Scotland, to expand the range, depth, quality and timeliness of information available for routine and ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

Make recommendations on the basis of the latest information and analyses performed in the improvement of pharmacy services/prescribing, engaging with colleagues directly involved in the delivery of services/care to ensure information is relevant.

Ensures the accurate and timely delivery of information reports for operational, clinical and management colleagues in Pharmacy Services and beyond.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL:

• Degree qualified in numerate discipline with significant relevant experience in health related research or work experience in Information Services in NHS organisations, preferably in the field of medical/health statistics
  
  

or /

• Pharmacy Technician, NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) with significant experience in hospital, community pharmacy or primary care
  
  

Desirable

• An analytical post graduate qualification in relevant information management/science or similar subject
  
  

Knowledge and Training

Essential

Staff at this level requires specialist data skills, knowledge and understanding gained by professional qualifications, training and practical experience. This will include:

• Highly developed specialist knowledge of information analysis methodologies, database design and schema, statistical analysis and the use of information across the NHS acquired through training and relevant experience to masters degree level or equivalent
• Skills gained through a mixture of internal and external formal training, e.g. graduate diploma qualification
• Specialist knowledge of the organisation’s information requirements and systems.
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses

Enhanced pay for working public holidays

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Sean MacBride-Stewart, Lead Pharmacist, Central Prescribing Team, 0790 368 0954 or email sean.macbride-stewart@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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