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.
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).
