The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Chief Pharmaceuticals Information Officer

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Job summary

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is seeking a Chief Pharmaceuticals Information Officer (CPIO) to lead and develop further electronic prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) within the Trust.

Working with the Chief Clinical Information Officer (CCIO), Chief Nursing Information Officer (CNIO), Director of Pharmacy and Chief Information Officer, the CPIO will ensure the implementation of the digital strategy supports the digitisation of pharmacy services.

The post holder will drive continuous clinical process improvement focused on patient safety and quality.

Main duties of the job

The Chief Pharmaceuticals Information Officer (CPIO) will work as a senior leader within the Digital team, leading a digital pharmacy team. They will also have a key role within the Pharmacy Leadership team.

They will report to Chief Information Officer with professional accountability to the Director of Pharmacy. They will play an active role in developing systems to support safe and effective use of medicines leading on the development of ePMA, closed loop and the dictionary of medicines and devices (Dm+d)

This is a great opportunity for those looking to have a positive impact on the Digital Maturity of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.

This role may be for you, if you are:

  • Eager develop your leadership skills and have a keen interest in digital solutions.
  • Keen to take initiative and lead across clinical areas, supporting pharmacy and clinical teams through digital adoption

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust provides highly-specialist cancer care for a population of 2.4 million people across Cheshire & Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and parts of Lancashire.

In June 2020, we opened Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool, our spectacular new cancer hospital in the heart of Liverpool's Knowledge Quarter, providing state-of-the-art facilities as part of a £162m investment. Alongside our flagship hospital in Liverpool, we also have two other main cancer centres:

  • Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Wirral, providing outpatient cancer treatment and supportive care
  • Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Aintree, our radiotherapy treatment centre

Together, working across three sites and operating specialist chemotherapy clinics in four of Merseyside's district hospitals, we deliver a comprehensive range of inpatient care, advanced radiotherapy, chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer therapies including gene therapies and immunotherapies.

Working with leading experts from the University of Liverpool, we strive to stay at the forefront of novel treatments and techniques to deliver more effective and personalised treatments than ever before.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£56,164 to £65,262 a year per annum , pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-22-295-IMT-A.

Job locations

CCC- Wirral

Bebington Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Chief Pharmaceutical Information Officer will be responsible for the delivery of the Trusts Digital Pharmacy Programme ensuring the implementation of pharmacy technology in a safe and controlled manner.

The post holder will be expected to:

  • Maintain and lead on the E Prescribing elements of EPR.

Be responsible for be responsible for the risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the electronic prescribing system.

  • Ensure that there are safe and adequate contingency systems in place in the event of computer system failure for electronic prescribing and medicines administration.

The post holder will work closely with the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Team and Digital Programme team to provide Pharmacist oversight and authority to all digital initiatives that impact medicines optimisation.

The postholder will represent the Trusts Pharmacy and Medicines optimisation teams and promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation. They will have experience of working at a senior level and will provide expert medicines optimisation input in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of systems and services to support clinical practice and quality care

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Chief Pharmaceutical Information Officer will be responsible for the delivery of the Trusts Digital Pharmacy Programme ensuring the implementation of pharmacy technology in a safe and controlled manner.

The post holder will be expected to:

  • Maintain and lead on the E Prescribing elements of EPR.

Be responsible for be responsible for the risk management, quality assurance and continuous improvement of the electronic prescribing system.

  • Ensure that there are safe and adequate contingency systems in place in the event of computer system failure for electronic prescribing and medicines administration.

The post holder will work closely with the Electronic Patient Records (EPR) Team and Digital Programme team to provide Pharmacist oversight and authority to all digital initiatives that impact medicines optimisation.

The postholder will represent the Trusts Pharmacy and Medicines optimisation teams and promote innovation and champion the development of a clinically appropriate information culture across the organisation. They will have experience of working at a senior level and will provide expert medicines optimisation input in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of systems and services to support clinical practice and quality care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
  • GPhC Registered
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Desirable

  • oMember of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and undertaking Faculty submission
  • oIndependent Prescriber
  • oMembership of Faculty of Clinical Iformatics

Experience

Essential

  • oSignificant relevant hospital experience
  • oWorking knowledge of clinical information systems and reporting. (Understand the interface between clinical care and technical support).
  • oPost qualification hospital experience in clinical and Digital environment
  • oExperience in supervising/mentoring less experienced pharmacists/support staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries and developing effective partnerships.

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of the delivery of SACT and understanding of production or manufacturing/aseptics.
  • oGood pharmaceutical technical knowledge oKnowledge of changing NHS environment & government initiatives

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of current & future developments in cancer treatment
  • oKnowledge of the national digital priorities and agenda affecting Digital Pharmacy.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Master of Pharmacy or equivalent
  • GPhC Registered
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Desirable

  • oMember of Royal Pharmaceutical Society and undertaking Faculty submission
  • oIndependent Prescriber
  • oMembership of Faculty of Clinical Iformatics

Experience

Essential

  • oSignificant relevant hospital experience
  • oWorking knowledge of clinical information systems and reporting. (Understand the interface between clinical care and technical support).
  • oPost qualification hospital experience in clinical and Digital environment
  • oExperience in supervising/mentoring less experienced pharmacists/support staff

Desirable

  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries and developing effective partnerships.

Knowledge

Essential

  • oKnowledge of the delivery of SACT and understanding of production or manufacturing/aseptics.
  • oGood pharmaceutical technical knowledge oKnowledge of changing NHS environment & government initiatives

Desirable

  • oKnowledge of current & future developments in cancer treatment
  • oKnowledge of the national digital priorities and agenda affecting Digital Pharmacy.

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

CCC- Wirral

Bebington Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

CCC- Wirral

Bebington Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Information Officer

Sarah Barr

sarah.barr2@nhs.net

07384249316

Details

Date posted

07 October 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£56,164 to £65,262 a year per annum , pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

158-22-295-IMT-A.

Job locations

CCC- Wirral

Bebington Road

Bebington

CH63 4JY


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