Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician iLipids Project Fixed Term

Job overview

• Support and assist the Prescribing Support team in Primary Care with the iLipid Project, a targeted population screening initiative aimed at enhancing the detection and management of Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH). A part-time position (0.2 WTE) offering a unique opportunity to contribute to an innovative, high-impact public health initiative with the potential for regional and national expansion.

Main duties of the job

Contribute to the early identification, cardiovascular risk assessment, and preventative treatment of high-risk patients.

Assist in the retrospective and prospective identification of patients eligible for the iLipids test, using clinical system searches and data extraction from EMIS Web.

Engage in patient outreach, including sending text messages, phone calls, letters, and coordinating with interpreter services to improve access to FH screening.

Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including a Project Pharmacist and Lipid Nurse, to ensure patients receive appropriate preventative treatments and referrals for genetic testing where necessary.

Maintain accurate documentation and patient records, supporting seamless follow-up, data management, and audit activities.

Development and delivery of training resources, workshops, and IT solutions to enhance clinician awareness and confidence in using the iLipids system.

Support quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the sustainability of FH screening and embedding the iLipids system into routine clinical practice.

Other tasks and responsibilities as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification for a qualified and experienced Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description/Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities