Job summary
The postholder will work in conjunction with the Clinical Lead EPMA, EPR and Digital Systems, Chief Pharmacy Information Officer and Nova EPR Project Manager in the planning, development, implementation and optimisation of Oracle Health electronic prescribing within MSEFT and EPUT.
They will lead on the technical and operational aspects of the implementation of new digital medicines' initiatives and oversee the development, validation, and maintenance of wider pharmacy digital systems operated across MSEFT and EPUT.
Main duties of the job
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Manages all pharmacy technical staff at MSEFT and EPUT employed to support the implementation of the Nova EPR solution.
Leads on business continuity and ensuring departmental risks are appropriately managed and incidents are investigated in a timely and thorough manner.
As a member of the pharmacy digital team, will provide assurance of the use of electronic medicines management systems across the Trust, working with the Trust's Chief Pharmacy Information Office (CPIO), Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO) and Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO). They will ensure patient safety, security of access, system availability and that data accuracy is delivered by the system(s) and meets the requirements of the Trust, it's patients and clinical staff.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full detailed job description and person specification including main responsibilities attached to this advert.
We look forward to your application!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full detailed job description and person specification including main responsibilities attached to this advert.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
- Minimum of 7 years post registration experience hospital pharmacy experience
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post grad qualification in management or leadership
- NHSE Digital Clinical Safety course - Intermediate
- Advanced qualification in specialist area
Desirable
- Project management qualifications
- Digital Clinical Safety - Practitioner course
- Post grad qualification in IT
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad academic/theoretical knowledge to support all the required experience
- Advanced use of electronic prescribing systems
- Knowledge of NHS national policy and key changes in the NHS
- Understanding NHS medicines commissioning
- Have advance clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
- Minimum of 7 years post registration experience hospital pharmacy experience
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Post grad qualification in management or leadership
- NHSE Digital Clinical Safety course - Intermediate
- Advanced qualification in specialist area
Desirable
- Project management qualifications
- Digital Clinical Safety - Practitioner course
- Post grad qualification in IT
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad academic/theoretical knowledge to support all the required experience
- Advanced use of electronic prescribing systems
- Knowledge of NHS national policy and key changes in the NHS
- Understanding NHS medicines commissioning
- Have advance clinical knowledge and pharmaceutical skills
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).
