Lead Pharmacist EPMA

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic individual to join our experienced and enthusiastic EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the implementation of CMM/WellSky across the Trust, a transformative project that will enhance patient safety and streamline processes. Working alongside a supportive and passionate team, you'll contribute to a forward-thinking programme that is set to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The postholder will support the EPMA Lead and the EPMA team in implementing and maintaining Trust's EPMA system.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Date posted

23 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

186-046-25-GH

Job locations

Duncan Macmillan House

Porchester Road

Nottingham

NG3 6AA

Job description

Job responsibilities

The postholder will support the development, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of the EPMA system, while also providing clinical expertise to colleagues. As the EPMA system continues to be rolled out across additional sites within the trust, you will assist with the implementation process. Additionally, you will help manage and oversee business-as-usual activities at sites that are already live with the system.

You will also be part of the EPMA on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support to sites as needed.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will also be part of the EPMA on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support to sites as needed.

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person Specification

Contractual Requirements

Essential

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

Essential

Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Teaching, influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to manage under pressure when required.

Desirable

Familiarity with EPMA systems, EMIS (ASCribe) and JAC (Well Sky) hospital pharmacity IT systems, FMD requirements and software and Powergate.

Person Specification

Contractual Requirements

Essential

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

Essential

Master's degree (or equivalent) in pharmacy
Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Teaching, influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to manage under pressure when required.

Desirable

Familiarity with EPMA systems, EMIS (ASCribe) and JAC (Well Sky) hospital pharmacity IT systems, FMD requirements and software and Powergate.

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.