EPMA Lead Pharmacist

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated, digitally experienced pharmacist to join the Digital Team to work closely with the EPMA Project Manager to help lead in the configuration, planning and implementation of an consolidated EPMA system to be used Trust wide for in-patients services.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for implementing and supporting the pharmacy and IT team deliver an EPMA solution across Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. . We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The role will be fixed term contract.

About us

You will be supported by a wider EPMA team and the Trust is committed to investing in new digital technologies to improve patient care and staff experience

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-3824-CORP

Job locations

Edward Street Hospital

Edward street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as the lead Pharmacist for the EPMA project and will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams and will play a contributory role in procuring and implementation of an EPMA solution. You will be involved with the design (including the drug file and formulary build), development, testing and successful implementation of an EPMA system within the Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring that the new technology is used to its maximum potential to transform our medicines processes and to enhance patient care. The post holder will lead the development and delivery of the EPMA training plan for pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will act as the lead Pharmacist for the EPMA project and will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams and will play a contributory role in procuring and implementation of an EPMA solution. You will be involved with the design (including the drug file and formulary build), development, testing and successful implementation of an EPMA system within the Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring that the new technology is used to its maximum potential to transform our medicines processes and to enhance patient care. The post holder will lead the development and delivery of the EPMA training plan for pharmacy, medical and nursing staff.

Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

  • Pharmacy Degree
  • 5 years experience as a pharmacist
  • Previous EPMA experience

Desirable

  • Good communication skills
  • Training of staff/colleagues
Person Specification

essential and desirable

Essential

  • Pharmacy Degree
  • 5 years experience as a pharmacist
  • Previous EPMA experience

Desirable

  • Good communication skills
  • Training of staff/colleagues

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Street Hospital

Edward street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Edward Street Hospital

Edward street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL


Employer's website

https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

EPMA Project Manager

Nazir Ahmed

nazir.ahmed9@nhs.net

Date posted

16 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£50,952 to £57,349 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

285-3824-CORP

Job locations

Edward Street Hospital

Edward street

West Bromwich

B70 8NL


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