Job summary
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced, high calibre Pharmacy Technician looking to further advance their career and build on their leadership, clinical and IT skills within the electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) team at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.
Pharmacy department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) team. You will work alongside our Pharmacy Team Leader - ePMA and Clinical Informatics, Chief Clinical Information Officer, Chief Nurse Information Officer, pharmacy team and healthcare & IT professionals across the organisation and the wider NHS digital community. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the solution delivers the strategic and operational goals of the Trust which includes patient safety, quality of care, efficient use of staff resources and cost effective prescribing. Applicants should have significant previous experience of working with electronic prescribing solutions within an acute hospital setting. You will be provided with an opportunity to develop a broad portfolio of skills that includes negotiating and influencing people, managing change, managing projects and developing staff.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Pharmacy Team Leader - ePMA and Clinical Informatics in the delivery of Clinical Informatics for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring that Pharmacy IT follows a strategic direction in supporting all aspects of the pharmacy business.
- To manage and maintain the 'Business as Usual' element of the role, involving general maintenance of the order catalogue.
- To oversee and resolve problems for Pharmacy ePMA systems.
- To support the Highly Specialist Pharmacist and Specialist Pharmacy Technician - ePMA and Clinical Informatics.
- To ensure that Pharmacy/Trust Staff are using all Trust Clinical Systems appropriately and effectively.
- To ensure pharmacy data quality is maintained at a high level.
- To ensure Trust Standards for accountability, integrity and security of Clinical systems are met.
- To deputise for the Specialised Pharmacist or Technician - ePMA and Clinical Informatics.
About us
With over 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest healthcare provider in Southwest London, serving a population of 1.3 million across the region. We are a provider of local services, a centre for specialist care and a world-class teaching hospital.
The Pharmacy Service at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust, with over 250 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. You must possess a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and have relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Familiarity of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team, which will include Trust senior staff is imperative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*****Please see JD for additional info*****
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. You will have good communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. You must possess a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences, and have relevant hospital pharmacy experience. Familiarity of working and influencing in a multi-disciplinary team, which will include Trust senior staff is imperative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences sufficient for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Completed training course(s) for maintenance of clinical informatics systems
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
- Educational Supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting
- Relevant Hospital ePMA (electronic prescribing and administration) Systems experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Proven ability to deliver education and training
Skills
Essential
- Pharmacy Technician skills at Ward based technician level
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing systems
- Computer literate: Word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Understanding of electronic patient records
Desirable
- Understanding of Cerner Millennium
- Maintenance of electronic prescribing and administration solutions of Cerner millennium
- Familiarity with JAC computer system
- Awareness of current NHS issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy IM&T systems including Cerner Millennium/iClip, JAC, Pharmacy Robotics, Electronic Prescribing
- Knowledge of Computer Hardware
- Understanding of Networking in a Large Environment
- HTML, XML Programming
- UNIX Operating System, Intel Netport Print Serving Software
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of clinical governance and risk management issues system.
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC National Certificate in Pharmaceutical Sciences, or NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences sufficient for registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
Desirable
- Completed training course(s) for maintenance of clinical informatics systems
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK)
- Educational Supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital setting
- Relevant Hospital ePMA (electronic prescribing and administration) Systems experience
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Proven ability to deliver education and training
Skills
Essential
- Pharmacy Technician skills at Ward based technician level
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing systems
- Computer literate: Word processing and spreadsheet skills
- Understanding of electronic patient records
Desirable
- Understanding of Cerner Millennium
- Maintenance of electronic prescribing and administration solutions of Cerner millennium
- Familiarity with JAC computer system
- Awareness of current NHS issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Pharmacy IM&T systems including Cerner Millennium/iClip, JAC, Pharmacy Robotics, Electronic Prescribing
- Knowledge of Computer Hardware
- Understanding of Networking in a Large Environment
- HTML, XML Programming
- UNIX Operating System, Intel Netport Print Serving Software
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of clinical governance and risk management issues system.
- Demonstrates an awareness of interface issues
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).
