Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Highly Specialist Pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy department's Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) Team
We are looking for a highly skilled, committed, self-driven individual who has the ability to plan and co-ordinate their day to day activities taking the needs of the service into consideration. Collaborative working is essential and your contribution to the teams is invaluable. The role further involves supporting exciting project developments, championing other digital systems, supporting the development of our patient focused medicines optimisation team across East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust and the evolution of our department to move the service forward.
Our pharmacy service is provided across all Trust locations in Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill and Rye and the post holder will be expected to work flexibly and at any site.
Main duties of the job
You will advocate and influence the work of the ePMA Team through implementation to BAU, embedding the electronic drug chart across the Trust's Acute and Community sites. With the collaboration of the Pharmacy Digital and Finance Manager and the Pharmacy Data and Automation Team, you will use your diverse skills to drive the changes needed for this important digital change. Your communication will be outstanding and you will be able to convey digital principles to non-technical individuals and work closely with all stakeholders You will be able to understand the challenges faced by each service and problem-solve to ensure best outcomes
You will be responsible for all clinical aspects of the build and governance of the digital system, working with all grades of staff and building lasting relationships with clinicians. You will have responsibility for ensuring the quality and safety of the system, through configuration and review. You will be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive awareness and training of ePMA through varying media including written and video guides, face-to-face Induction and Teams sessions.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
- MPharm Degree
- GPhC registration examination (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years preregistration training and experience)
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification
Desirable
- Specialist training in leadership
- Specialist training in clinical informatics
- First line managers training
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 year post registration experience as a hospital or specialist primary care pharmacist within a specialist field
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports
- Knowledge and experience of wide range of digital clinical systems and proficiency in MS Office
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change within a directorate or specialist role
Desirable
- Previous experience of implemetation of a digital clinical system
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Has previous Line management experience
- Previous experience in providing directorate support
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills, verbal and written
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CPD portfolio that demonstrates an ongoing commitment to personal development
- MPharm Degree
- GPhC registration examination (Vocational Masters degree in Pharmacy (4yrs) and 1 years preregistration training and experience)
- Diploma / MSc in Clinical Pharmacy or pharmacy practice or other equivalent post-graduate qualification
Desirable
- Specialist training in leadership
- Specialist training in clinical informatics
- First line managers training
- Independent prescribing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 5 year post registration experience as a hospital or specialist primary care pharmacist within a specialist field
- Experience in utilising information technology within the workplace including inputting, retrieving information and producing reports
- Knowledge and experience of wide range of digital clinical systems and proficiency in MS Office
- Experience of working with clinicians and a proven track record for influencing change within a directorate or specialist role
Desirable
- Previous experience of implemetation of a digital clinical system
- Previous experience in mentoring and training pharmacy staff
- Has previous Line management experience
- Previous experience in providing directorate support
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good communication skills, verbal and written
Other
Desirable
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).
