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: • Location based in Clarkston Court • Full-time post (37 hours per week) • Permanent Contract • Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities • Interprets local and national strategies, extant guidance and available complex datasets, to support the data collection and reporting of medicines use information to permit for example, the identification of trends in prescribing in order to inform decision-making, forecasting, and evaluation. • To create and develop, through application of expertise and technical understanding of highly complex and sensitive data, reporting/statistical systems to generate detailed reports for key quality prescribing indicators, to support clinical and corporate decision-making. • Participate in and support projects in the planning and service redesign through access to information, expert advice, and complex modelling support. • Responsible for adapting, designing and querying information systems to meet specifications of users to support internal operational, performance management, and external national NHS and partner reporting. • Develop operational management reporting systems to facilitate local performance monitoring on a day-to-day basis in respect of the better use of medicines use information to support core and non-core activities. Liaise and meet with a range of clinical and management staff and other users of medicines use data analysis and reporting. • 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 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. 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