Job summary
The post holder will provide support to the outpatient pharmacies at the Hampstead and Chase Farm sites contributing to pharmacy efficiencies, patient safety and Trust values. In collaboration with the Trust Pharmacy IT team, you will be responsible for and lead the on-going development and provision of an integrated, effective, and efficient Pharmacy information and analysis service. This supports digital projects, performance, quality, and organisation accountability ensuring the pharmacy department meets it's mandatory, statutory, and contractual information requirements.
The Trust has undertaken an ambitious Digital transformation programme to upgrade its infrastructure to meet innovative solutions, National and local Information Governance requirements which is aligned with our departmental digital healthcare vision/road map and strategy.
The pharmacy IT team is passionate about innovation and technology and as advocates, aims to embed best practice governance in the use of any technology. Most importantly the team aims to make digitally enabled healthcare mainstream in the department by fostering a digital first culture. It also has overall responsibility for engaging and promoting training and ownership with pharmacy staff in the use of digital technology using feedback from users and supporting the capture of benefits.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project manager to join the outpatient pharmacy team at Royal Free London. You will be employed by Royal Free Dispensary Services a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. You will be the IM&T lead for our outpatient pharmacies leading multiple innovative digital projects.
You will need to be organised and well-motivated and have excellent communication and people skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. If you are looking for a challenging role in which to develop your skills and knowledge then this post will provide an excellent opportunity for you, while providing you with all of the support and training that you need, including the opportunity to study for an appropriate post graduate qualification. If you would like to be a part of a successful, friendly, high-profile service, where your top priority is to provide World Class patient care, then this may be the job for you.
This is part time role, and the candidate will be expected to work 18.75 hours a week.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent proven experience
- Recognised professional project management qualification e.g., PRINCE 2 or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or has equitable work-based experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- ITIL qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience
- Demonstrable Pharmacy System management experience including CMM formerly WellSky/JAC
- Experience of using Business Intelligence and reporting tools e.g., Crystal Reports, Crystal Reports Distributor, Power BI or IntelliFront BI
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing demanding data requirements
- Experience of training and supervising staff
- Use of BD Rowa Robot
- Project initiation through to sign off following agreed project management methodology principles
- Risk management and governance
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of how pharmacy IT systems operate
- Experience on system testing
- Knowledge of PC hardware operating system and application software
- Knowledge of project management controls, tools and techniques
- Application/systems development, support and training principles
- Ability to write comprehensive, clear and concise specifications and project documentation
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical science or equivalent proven experience
- Recognised professional project management qualification e.g., PRINCE 2 or Managing Successful Programs (MSP) or has equitable work-based experience
Desirable
- Masters degree or equivalent
- Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience
- ITIL qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable hospital pharmacy experience
- Demonstrable Pharmacy System management experience including CMM formerly WellSky/JAC
- Experience of using Business Intelligence and reporting tools e.g., Crystal Reports, Crystal Reports Distributor, Power BI or IntelliFront BI
- Experience of working within a complex and challenging environment, managing demanding data requirements
- Experience of training and supervising staff
- Use of BD Rowa Robot
- Project initiation through to sign off following agreed project management methodology principles
- Risk management and governance
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of how pharmacy IT systems operate
- Experience on system testing
- Knowledge of PC hardware operating system and application software
- Knowledge of project management controls, tools and techniques
- Application/systems development, support and training principles
- Ability to write comprehensive, clear and concise specifications and project documentation
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).
