Job summary
The ICB works in partnership with local health and care organisations, staff, patients, carers, families and the public, to support three million people across Surrey and Sussex to live healthier lives. Together, we have an ambitious vision for improving health and care across Surrey and Sussex. We are working to: Improve health outcomes for everyone, with a focus on prevention of ill health and whole population health. Tackle inequalities to reduce unfair gaps in access, experience, and outcomes. Get better value from our services by enhancing productivity and value for money. Support local communities to grow and thrive through social and economic development.
Main duties of the job
Working as an active member of the Medicines Optimisation Team to ensure the delivery of a legal, safe, high quality pharmaceutical service which reflects National and local policy and priorities. Provide enhanced medicines optimisation support to identified practices/PCN’s/Neighbourhoods e.g. when they are an outlier, have significant population health needs. To support delivery of the Medicines Optimisation improvement plans through audits and focused projects. Ensure clinical and cost-effective prescribing across neighbourhoods including promoting best practice and the use of clinical decision support tools such as OptimiseRx. To support the Medicines Optimisation team with data analysis and project support to guide prioritisation of the medicines optimisation strategy and promote clinical and cost-effective prescribing in relation to population health outcomes.
About us
We also work with NHS trusts and organisations which deliver healthcare services through developing Provider Collaboratives to improve healthcare pathways, so local people experience better care and outcomes. To achieve this, we need a team of people who can think beyond organisational boundaries, strong collaborators, can navigate complexity, challenge constructively, and keep communities at the centre of decisions. We want everyone to feel welcome at work and are passionate about creating an inclusive, compassionate workplace culture where every colleague feels seen, heard, and valued. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative working environment that delivers better experience and outcomes for our population. We want our organisation to be a place where diversity is actively celebrated, where safe spaces exist for all identities, and where all voices help shape our direction. We place a high importance on the NHS values – they guide what we do every day, set out how we work, and how we treat each other.
Details
Date posted: 14 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 256-SH-7940751-4
Job locations: Surrey & Sussex ICB, Surrey, GU21 5BH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details please see job description attached.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- BTEC / City & Guilds in Pharmaceutical Science / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
- Registered pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, project management or information analysis
- Previously worked in similar position within the public sector
- Experiencing of managing aspects of clinical management ensuring they meet financial targets.
- Basic understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Knowledge of Medicines Optimisation, including relevant legislation and policies
- Understanding of medicines optimisation, at system and patient levels
Analytical
Essential
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to re-prioritise
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Skills for communication on complex information and administrative matters, requiring developed interpersonal and oral/ written communication skills
- Ability to pull together comprehensive draft reports, data and letters
- Negotiating, networking and persuasive skills
Planning Skills
Essential
- Skills for supporting project management
Physical Skills
Essential
- Skills for manipulating information. Advanced keyboard skills, use of a range of software
Management Skills
Essential
- Skills for managing aspects of projects ensuring they meet financial targets.
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Antonomy
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative and organise own workload without supervision working to tight and often changing timescales
Other
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Professional, calm and efficient manner
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Ability to demonstrate the NHS and ICs values and behaviours in all aspects of work and interactions with colleagues, stakeholders, patients and service users
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Sussex ICB
Address: Surrey & Sussex ICB, Surrey, GU21 5BH, United Kingdom
Employer’s website: https://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Chief Pharmacist, Linda Honey, Linda.Honey1@nhs.net
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