Job summary
Are you passionate about enhancing digital healthcare systems and improving patient safety?
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated pharmacist to play a key role in the management and development of our electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with clinicians, implement system improvements, and provide expert support and training.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, formed through the merger of Bedford and Luton & Dunstable Hospitals. With a strong focus on patient-centered care and digital transformation, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to our diverse communities.
We are dedicated to supporting your professional development, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and career progression opportunities to help you expand your expertise and reach your full potential.
Join us and be part of a Trust that values professional growth and excellence in patient care.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing expert support and guidance on the electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system, ensuring safe and effective use within the Trust.
To work with clinicians to develop treatment protocols, input and test them prior to implementation, linking with Medicines Information, Medication Safety Committee and the Drug & Therapeutics Committee as required.
To actively support the ePR Programme with any ePR projects, including the roll out of ePMA to new areas by undertaking duties relating to training staff and floor-walking during go-live - this will include some non-standard shifts and weekend working as part of a team of ePR floorwalkers.
To contribute to the development of the ePMA system by identifying areas that can enhance clinical practice.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
ePMA and Pharmacy Systems
1. To be the first port of call for providing highly specialised ePMA information, advice and support to ePMA users
2. To write and implement standard operating procedures relevant to ePMA use within the Trust
3. To ensure that any clinical and medicines management risks associated with the ePMA system are identified, recorded and managed to minimise risks to patients
4. To build database drug files for ePMA and ensure the correct links are implemented within the system to ensure the system alerts are accurate
5. To work with clinicians to develop treatment protocols and input and test them prior to implementation, linking with Medicines Information, Medication Safety Committee and the Drug & Therapeutics Committee as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
ePMA and Pharmacy Systems
1. To be the first port of call for providing highly specialised ePMA information, advice and support to ePMA users
2. To write and implement standard operating procedures relevant to ePMA use within the Trust
3. To ensure that any clinical and medicines management risks associated with the ePMA system are identified, recorded and managed to minimise risks to patients
4. To build database drug files for ePMA and ensure the correct links are implemented within the system to ensure the system alerts are accurate
5. To work with clinicians to develop treatment protocols and input and test them prior to implementation, linking with Medicines Information, Medication Safety Committee and the Drug & Therapeutics Committee as required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a range of clinical specialities
- Evidence of working with Information Technology Systems
- Evidence of influencing members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care
- Experience of supervising and training staff
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of the System C Stock Control System (formerly known as JAC)
- Experience of electronic prescribing systems
- Experience of project management
- Clinical ward pharmacy experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (Masters level)
- Registration with the GPhC
- Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
- Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel (or equivalent IT systems)
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Understanding of National IT projects and objectives related to healthcare
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic about development of ePMA systems
- Organised and able to plan and manage work programmes
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be able to travel between sites
Desirable
- Confidence to deal at consultant/ senior manager level
- Active involvement in supporting implementation of service developments
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post-registration hospital experience as a clinical pharmacist in a range of clinical specialities
- Evidence of working with Information Technology Systems
- Evidence of influencing members of the multidisciplinary team in delivering patient care
- Experience of supervising and training staff
Desirable
- Proficient in the use of the System C Stock Control System (formerly known as JAC)
- Experience of electronic prescribing systems
- Experience of project management
- Clinical ward pharmacy experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Pharmacy degree (Masters level)
- Registration with the GPhC
- Post graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable
- Post graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date clinical and pharmaceutical knowledge
- Computer literate with knowledge of Word, Powerpoint and Excel (or equivalent IT systems)
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of implications of current developments in pharmacy practice and NHS strategies
- Understanding of National IT projects and objectives related to healthcare
Personal Skills
Essential
- Enthusiastic about development of ePMA systems
- Organised and able to plan and manage work programmes
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be able to travel between sites
Desirable
- Confidence to deal at consultant/ senior manager level
- Active involvement in supporting implementation of service developments
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).
