Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician to help us implement the Digital transformation of patient care across our Trust.
We are looking for a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician who is interested in ensuring that all healthcare professionals enhance clinical medication safety practices by implementing and maturing digital IT solutions to its maximum effect.
You will be responsible for the maintenance and optimisation of the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Management (EPMA) system and the ChemoCare system.
You will also be involved in upgrades of the electronic prescribing systems which will include, training, floor walking and supporting end -users.
Main duties of the job
- To provide front-line user support in-hours for the ePrescribing systems
- To participate in the EPMA on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for the EPMA system
- To support the EPMA Pharmacists and Lead EPMA Pharmacy Technician where needed and deputise for them in their absence
- To offer their knowledge and expertise as a pharmacy technician during the build and validation of single drugs and treatment protocols on the ePrescribing systems
- To develop and lead staff training required for ePrescribing systems
- To gather feedback from end users to further optimise the system configuration and processes
- To test system issues and be able to escalate any clinical patient safety risks that arises from testing outcomes.
- To support the lead EPMA Pharmacy Technician in being the Trust liaison with the ePrescribing software suppliers
- To design, coordinate and undertake clinical audits involving the ePrescribing systems
- To update and maintain ePrescribing related standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ePrescribing content in the medicines policies
- To update and maintain the issues, risk and incident logs for ePrescribing systems
- To measure and record qualitative and quantitative benefits
- To represent Pharmacy, and where appropriate the Trust, in all internal and external forums concerning ePrescribing
About us
This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team leading and supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.
It's never been a better time to join us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC) OR Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC)
- Degree (level 5) or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge gained through post-registration training and experience in an acute hospital OR Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification
- Relevant clinical experience at band 6 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of prescribing and medicines administration processes and personnel
- Experience of ePrescribing systems configuration and maintenance
- Experience of delivering training to individuals and to groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in clinical IT projects
- Experience of working with the Careflow Medicines Management EPMA system
- Experience of working with the ChemoCare ePrescribing system
- Experience of working in cancer services
- Experience of implementing and leading change
- Experience in risk and incident management
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC) OR Registered Pharmacist (1 year competency assessed and examined professional registration with GPhC)
- Degree (level 5) or demonstrable equivalent level of knowledge gained through post-registration training and experience in an acute hospital OR Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy Practice or equivalent qualification
- Relevant clinical experience at band 6 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience and understanding of prescribing and medicines administration processes and personnel
- Experience of ePrescribing systems configuration and maintenance
- Experience of delivering training to individuals and to groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in clinical IT projects
- Experience of working with the Careflow Medicines Management EPMA system
- Experience of working with the ChemoCare ePrescribing system
- Experience of working in cancer services
- Experience of implementing and leading change
- Experience in risk and incident management
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.
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.
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).
