Specialist Pharmacy Technician

Job summary

From delivering the worlds first COVID-19 vaccination, to starring on BBC Breakfast and BBCs Hospital, there has never been a better time to join the HSJ shortlisted NHS Trust of the Year and one of the most visible Trusts in the UK.

In the wake of the pandemic, and as we return a New normal, we are seeking the best Pharmacy Technicians the UK has to offer. By now youll know we are one of the largest acute Trusts in the country specialising in major trauma, cardiothoracics and neurosciences and thats just the beginning. We are one of just five Trusts in the whole of the UK that offers you Lean and leadership training based upon the teachings of one of the Hospital of the decade, the Virginia Mason Institute we call this methodology UHCWi and you can learn more about it here.

As a Pharmacy Technician the patient is at the core of EPR program rollout across the Trust. Maintaining this as the golden thread from the organisations vision; you will have the opportunity to not just deliver, but improve, steer and innovate how we deliver our services. You will be a self motivated and driven individual, looking for role which includes the opportunity to influence change and provide subject matter expertise in EPR/eMPA. The role comes with a autonomy to meet the objectives outlined within the Job Description. Whilst the objectives are outlined, the route is yours to determine with support from the Pharmacy leadership team.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be part of the Pharmacy Digital Team and act as a specialist Pharmacy Technician leading on the pharmacy technical development, building and configuration of the Electronic Patient Record System (EPR) at UHCW. They will provide technical support, implementation and testing expertise for the EPMA/EPR system. This will include the development and maintenance of the EPMA/EPR system meeting the current and future needs of the Trust and leading the change control processes around this. They will act as a super user for the system and help support the wider EPR program. They will ensure policies, standard operating procedures and guidance around the configuration, testing, validating and use of the system is developed and in place.
• The post holder will provide technical support for any pharmacy related IT system, including any dispensing and stock control systems, automation (pharmacy and ward based), PTS (prescription tracking system) and support pharmacy staff in the use of pharmacy information technology solutions.

About us

At UHCW our vision is to become a national and international leader in healthcare. As such our mission is to:Care, Achieve and Innovate.We can achieve our vision and mission by providing and improving quality of care and services, encouraging creativity and embracing research and learning.

Our mission is underpinned by our clear set of values and associated behaviours;Compassion,Openness,Pride,Partnership,Improve,Learn and Respect.

As an employee of our Trust you will be accountable for upholding the Trusts values and be responsible for your own attitude and behaviour.

Patients come first in everything we do at UHCW. As part of this mission, were beginning the largest transformational programme the Trust has ever seen. The Electronic Patient Record (EPR) is the next step in improving how we effectively manage the health and wellbeing of the people in Coventry and Warwickshire, and beyond.