Part IX Pharmacy Technician and Secretariat
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle, NE1 6SN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | G9914-25-0281 |
Summary
1. Liaising with DHSC colleagues, Part IX IAP members, and other internal and external stakeholders, regarding Part IX applications and related processes. For example, to clarify requirements, relay information, and answer queries or information requests escalating when appropriate to senior Part IX Pharmacy Specialists or the DHSC policy team. 2. Assisting senior Part IX staff in activities undertaken on behalf of the DHSC and ensuring effective communication regarding medical devices, which may be complicated and/or controversial, is undertaken with Community Pharmacy England, manufacturers, suppliers and other internal and external stakeholders. 3. Using pharmaceutical knowledge to research and compile information to inform the content of the Drug Tariff and the dm+d. Supporting patient care by ensuring this information is accurate and therefore enabling the correct decisions are made on the available devices. Examining a variety of information sources and identifying any necessary amendments/additions/deletions. Inputting and quality assuring amended data. 4. The evaluation of Part IX medical device applications, including the assessment of the potential impacts on prescribing data, patient care and primary care reimbursement. 5. Advising a specialised team of medicines data staff in the day-to- day activities relating to the evaluation of medical devices and their suitability for listing in Part IX of the Drug Tariff and prescribing in primary care 6. Providing an efficient secretariat function on behalf of the DHSC, contributing to the success of Part IX Independent Advisory Panels (IAPs) and Part IX renewal and application processes. This includes working closely with IAP clinical experts and DHSC policy leads to complete various operational and administrative tasks alongside the coordination and smooth running of IAPs. Tasks include:i. Ensuring data protection and governance policies are followed, including collation and verification of conflicts of interest, gathering of panel member confidentiality paperwork, and completion of other required documentation.ii. Organising, collating and supplying panel members with correct pre-meeting materials, confirming relevant policies, and planning and scheduling of meetings for panel members.iii. Being a highly skilled minute taker with the ability to capture clear and accurate panel meeting minutes to provide a true reflection of meetings, including decisions, rationale and actions taken. This includes accountability for the driving of actions agreed at panel meetings, and the presentation of minutes for any escalations or appeals. 7. The production of reports to assist with the appraisal of Drug Tariff Part IX applications, which may require further consultation with the DHSC, NHS England and other internal and external stakeholders. 8. Ensuring internal and external websites are up to date with key service, operational and contact information. 9. Demonstrating a commitment to develop flexible matrix working in a non-line management role such that the broad base of skills and experience of all staff are utilised to maximum benefit of the organisation and the individual. 10. Participating in organisation-wide working groups appropriate to the post-holders expertise and experience. 11. Assisting with both long- and short-term planning within own work area and positively driving forward the development, management and performance of the team in accordance with plans. 12. Being responsible for the identification and implementation of policy, procedure, and service developments in support of the NHS BSA Business Strategy and Department of Health and Social Care initiatives. 13. Being an authorised signatory for expenditure (requisitions, invoices, expenses and payroll) up to £1,000. 14. Day to day non-line management of a group of staff including significant input to appraisal, performance monitoring and Personal Development Plan creation and execution.