Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 6 pharmacy technician to join our Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will be required to work across all Moorfields sites.
The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and previous experience working within change management and Pharmacy digital team. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in providing a pharmacy service within a hospital setting is essential.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out the role of Senior Pharmacy Technician for Electronic Prescribing Support will be responsible for the following:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of electronic prescribing and pharmacy digital medicine.
Supporting the lead and specialist pharmacists as well as the Lead Pharmacy Technician- Pharmacy EPR systems manager to support electronic prescribing across all Moorfields sites and to ensure that the service delivery at Moorfields network sites is carried out in accordance with trust and department policy and procedure.
To act as the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team first point of contact for the Trust Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration (EPMA) systems.
To assist in the development, build, piloting and ongoing management of the EPMA systems.
To maintain the drug / product files, required system administration and tasks necessary for the ongoing use of the EPMA systems
To provide training, information, and advice to pharmacy, medical, nursing, optometry staff, and other allied health care professionals on electronic prescribing.
Act as line manager to Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and apprentices.
The post holder will be required to work with and provide operational cover for other Senior Pharmacy technicians to ensure a safe and effective clinical Pharmacy service is maintained.
About us
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
- Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
- Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 independent counselling service
- Learning and development opportunities
- Easy and quick transport links
- A range of attractive benefits and discounts
- Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
- Free Pilates classes
- Full support and training to develop your skills
- Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Digital Medicine and Electronic Prescribing
1. Participate in the design, build and implementation of the Trust EPMA systems,applying the knowledge, skills and training of a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
2. Be an expert super-user for the EPMA systems.
3. Support the build and configure parts of the EPMA systems.
4. Support the maintenance of the EPMA systems.
5. To be responsible for updating and maintenance of drug / product files, systemadministration requirements and system housekeeping tasks & reports within the EPMAsystems.
6. To be responsible for the First Databank / NHS Trud data monthly download within EPMA systems
7. Maintain an auditable system of documentation of changes and enhancements to theEPMA systems.
Supervisory and training responsibilities:
1. Provide day to day supervision, support, and training to rotational pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs).
2. To be proactively involved in the development of highly specialist education, training materials and user guides and training to clinical staff, and other staff involved in using the ePMA system.
3. Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician in facilitating clinical assessments for Pharmacy staff working within the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team.
4. Support the Lead Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacy EPR Systems Manager in the development of roles for the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team.
5. To be responsible for own continuing professional development in line with professional requirements in order to continue to update clinical knowledge and skills.
Please see full Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
Pharmacy Digital Medicine and Electronic Prescribing
1. Participate in the design, build and implementation of the Trust EPMA systems,applying the knowledge, skills and training of a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
2. Be an expert super-user for the EPMA systems.
3. Support the build and configure parts of the EPMA systems.
4. Support the maintenance of the EPMA systems.
5. To be responsible for updating and maintenance of drug / product files, systemadministration requirements and system housekeeping tasks & reports within the EPMAsystems.
6. To be responsible for the First Databank / NHS Trud data monthly download within EPMA systems
7. Maintain an auditable system of documentation of changes and enhancements to theEPMA systems.
Supervisory and training responsibilities:
1. Provide day to day supervision, support, and training to rotational pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs).
2. To be proactively involved in the development of highly specialist education, training materials and user guides and training to clinical staff, and other staff involved in using the ePMA system.
3. Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician in facilitating clinical assessments for Pharmacy staff working within the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team.
4. Support the Lead Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacy EPR Systems Manager in the development of roles for the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team.
5. To be responsible for own continuing professional development in line with professional requirements in order to continue to update clinical knowledge and skills.
Please see full Job Description
Person Specification
Education / qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3/BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing audits, developing action plans and reassessing
- Previous experience of working within an EPMA/ Pharmacy Digital medicine team
Desirable
- Ophthalmology experience
- Experience of managing audits, developing action plans and reassessing
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team
- Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS Pharmacy / Ascribe
- Experience using Meditech EPR
Personal qualities
Essential
- Motivated team player
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Flexible to working evening and weekend shifts if required
Person Specification
Education / qualification
Essential
- NVQ level 3/BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science
- Registered as a pharmacy technician with GPhC
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
Desirable
- Practice Supervisor course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing audits, developing action plans and reassessing
- Previous experience of working within an EPMA/ Pharmacy Digital medicine team
Desirable
- Ophthalmology experience
- Experience of managing audits, developing action plans and reassessing
Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
- Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team
- Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications
Desirable
- Experience using EMIS Pharmacy / Ascribe
- Experience using Meditech EPR
Personal qualities
Essential
- Motivated team player
- Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
- Flexible to working evening and weekend shifts if required
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).
