Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Digital Medicines and Informatics Lead to take ownership of all clinical and non-clinical digital systems used by the Pharmacy service and those supporting medicines use across the Trust.
This is a highly visible, operationally focused senior role, responsible for ensuring pharmacy and medicines-related digital systems are safe, effective, compliant and fully optimised to support high-quality patient care. You will lead a small specialist team and act as the Trust's pharmacy digital subject matter expert, working closely with IM&T, finance, clinical and operational teams, suppliers and senior leaders.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for an experienced digital pharmacy professional with strong leadership skills, a sound understanding of digital workflows, and experience in system governance, clinical safety, risk and change management, combined with excellent communication skills and a passion for digital healthcare, medicines safety and service transformation.
In return, we offer a senior leadership role with real opportunity to shape digital transformation across the Trust, supported by a collaborative Pharmacy and digital team and access to professional development opportunities. If you are driven by improving patient safety, embracing digital innovation and leading meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Provide leadership and operational ownership of pharmacy and medicines-related digital systems across the Trust
- Lead the safe and effective delivery of systems including but not limited to:
- Pharmacy stock control and medicines procurement
- Robotics and automation
- Temperature monitoring
- Reporting and analytics
- EPMA
- Act as Pharmacy lead for digital governance of pharmacy systems, including clinical safety, risk management, disaster recovery and business continuity
- Manage supplier relationships and system performance, ensuring value, compliance and resilience
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure digital solutions are aligned with clinical, operational and organisational priorities.
- Lead and develop a specialist digital pharmacy team
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications (essential)
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) OR Degree in Pharmacy
- Keeping professionally up to date including CPD
- Significant digital healthcare experience
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience
- Leadership experience or qualification
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Evidence of training in change management.
- Experience of QI projects/ improvement work
Experience (essential)
- Significant broad post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy as a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist
- Experience leading or supporting pharmacy stock control systems, procurement systems, EPMA, BD automation, Power BI, Rx info and temperature control systems.
- Experience with governance, risk management, and change control
- Proven track record of delivering transformational change in pharmacy practices utilising quality improvement (QI) methodology
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated experience in staff development, leadership, and management, including recruitment, appraisal, performance oversight, absence and conduct management.
Desirable
Experience of writing and implementing business plans
Experience overseeing or supporting pharmacy workstreams during an eprescribing or EPR implementation.
Experience of managing system contracts
For further information please see attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Qualifications (essential)
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) OR Degree in Pharmacy
- Keeping professionally up to date including CPD
- Significant digital healthcare experience
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience
- Leadership experience or qualification
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Evidence of training in change management.
- Experience of QI projects/ improvement work
Experience (essential)
- Significant broad post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy as a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist
- Experience leading or supporting pharmacy stock control systems, procurement systems, EPMA, BD automation, Power BI, Rx info and temperature control systems.
- Experience with governance, risk management, and change control
- Proven track record of delivering transformational change in pharmacy practices utilising quality improvement (QI) methodology
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated experience in staff development, leadership, and management, including recruitment, appraisal, performance oversight, absence and conduct management.
Desirable
Experience of writing and implementing business plans
Experience overseeing or supporting pharmacy workstreams during an eprescribing or EPR implementation.
Experience of managing system contracts
For further information please see attached Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) OR Degree in Pharmacy
- Keeping professionally up to date including CPD
- Significant digital healthcare experience
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience
- Leadership experience or qualification
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Evidence of training in change management
- Experience of QI projects/ improvement work
Experience
Essential
- Significant broad post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy as a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist
- Experience leading or supporting pharmacy stock control systems, procurement systems, EPMA, BD automation, Power BI, Rx info and temperature control systems.
- Proven track record of delivering transformational change in pharmacy practices utilising quality improvement (QI) methodology
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated experience in staff development, leadership, and management, including recruitment, appraisal, performance oversight, absence and conduct management
Desirable
- Experience of writing and implementing business plans
- Experience overseeing or supporting pharmacy workstreams during an e prescribing or EPR implementation.
- oExperience of managing system contracts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services plus accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent) OR Degree in Pharmacy
- Keeping professionally up to date including CPD
- Significant digital healthcare experience
- Significant hospital pharmacy experience
- Leadership experience or qualification
Desirable
- Project management qualification
- Evidence of training in change management
- Experience of QI projects/ improvement work
Experience
Essential
- Significant broad post qualification experience in a hospital pharmacy as a qualified Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist
- Experience leading or supporting pharmacy stock control systems, procurement systems, EPMA, BD automation, Power BI, Rx info and temperature control systems.
- Proven track record of delivering transformational change in pharmacy practices utilising quality improvement (QI) methodology
- Experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated experience in staff development, leadership, and management, including recruitment, appraisal, performance oversight, absence and conduct management
Desirable
- Experience of writing and implementing business plans
- Experience overseeing or supporting pharmacy workstreams during an e prescribing or EPR implementation.
- oExperience of managing system contracts
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).
