Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Medicines Optimisation Technician KCHFT Kent and Medway
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Job Description
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Medicines Optimisation Technician to join the KCHFT-LMO Medicines Optimisation Team, playing a vital role in delivering the Medicines Optimisation Strategy and improving pharmaceutical care for the local population.
Responsibilities
- Working across GP practices and Primary Care Networks, you will support prescribers and practice staff in the safe, effective, and evidence-based use of medicines, undertake audits and medication reviews, analyse prescribing data, and contribute to medicines safety and QIPP initiatives.
- Lead and support innovative medicines optimisation projects, mentor and develop pharmacy technicians, and work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to improve prescribing quality, reduce medicines-related risks, and enhance patient outcomes across primary care services.
- Support the training and development of administrators, PCN teams, and primary care staff to promote safe, effective, and efficient medicines-related processes.
- Undertake cost-effective medication reviews, audits, and prescribing switches, balancing patient-centred care with NHS resources and budgets.
- Conduct medicines safety audits and review patients in line with local and national guidance, policies, and safety alerts.
- Support pharmacists and Lead Medicines Optimisation Technicians in delivering medicines optimisation priorities, including QIPP and medicines safety initiatives.
- Work with GP practices and Primary Care Networks to improve medicines optimisation processes and support the implementation of medicines incentive schemes.
- Provide advice on the sourcing, procurement, and safe management of medicines where appropriate.
- Manage and prioritise own workload effectively to meet agreed objectives and deadlines.
- Support the planning, delivery, and monitoring of projects and service improvement initiatives.
- Maintain effective communication and collaboration with a range of healthcare professionals, organisations, and stakeholders.
- Contribute as a key member of the Medicines Optimisation Team, fostering strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
- Utilise and maintain medicines optimisation systems and databases, including prescribing data, cost-saving metrics, and patient outcome information.
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Integration and Changes
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.
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About Us
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.
We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.
We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Jagdeep Minhas
- Job Title: Lead Technician
- Email Address: jagdeep.minhas@nhs.net
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