Pharmacy Senior Information Analyst
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
Communication
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Present complex medicines usage and expenditure data clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Share relevant information with Pharmacy, Business Intelligence, Finance teams, and external partners. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Maintain confidentiality in line with policies and legislation.
Service Planning & Delivery
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Maintain and utilise NHS datasets for medicines management. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Compile and validate monthly billing data for PbR-excluded medicines. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Respond to medicines-related Freedom of Information requests. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Work with BI and income teams to improve data processes.
Team Leadership & Management
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Lead, supervise, and develop the pharmacy information analyst team. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Conduct appraisals, support staff development, and embed Equality & Diversity values. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Build positive working relationships within the Trust and with external stakeholders.
Learning & Development
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Deliver data analysis training for pharmacy staff. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Promote high-quality data entry to ensure report accuracy. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Maintain and develop personal expertise.
Quality & Governance
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Develop and review SOPs and policies for pharmacy data management. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Ensure compliance with legislation and professional standards. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Contribute to audits, incident investigations, and risk management.
Service Improvement
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Implement process improvements for data collection and reporting. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Monitor performance through audits and data reviews. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Contribute to service plans and innovation within the department.
Financial Management
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Analyse drug expenditure for savings opportunities and accurate commissioner reimbursement. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Maintain complete high-cost drug datasets and manage commissioner challenges. - p]:pt-0 [&>p]:pb-2 [&>p]:my-0">
Identify and support Waste Reduction Program (WRP) initiatives.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Graduate level qualification in information management/ statistical analysis or proven experience through practice with detailed evidence of working at this level
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable criteria
- Both Pharmacy and IT qualifications.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and use of data extraction, management and statistical analysis tools e.g SQL, Qlikview
- Experience of deriving key messages from complex information and large data sets and presenting in a user friendly format.
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of service development
- Advanced use of MS Office applications
- Knowledge of laws and principles relating to information security and confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS contracting/ commissioning cycles
- Knowledge and understanding of the commissioning of high cost drugs
- Experience in a NHS acute hospital setting
- Experience in the use of Pharmacy IT Systems
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