Job summary
This role is to act as Lead Digital (ePMA) Pharmacy Technician implementing, developing, and supporting all elements of the Trusts Electronic Patient Records (EPR) relating to prescribing and medicines usage and to work closely with the Pharmacy Department, IT department, EPR team as well as other Trusts using the same EPR system.
Main duties of the job
Digital lead pharmacy technician implementing, developing, and supporting all elements of the Trusts Electronic Patient Record (EPR), under direction of the principal digital pharmacist, relating to prescribing and medicines usage and to work closely with the Pharmacy Department, IT department, EPR team as well as other Trusts using the same EPR system.
Assist with the implementation, maintenance and development of electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) across QVH.
Support back-end technical processes such as configuration, development and testing of the Trust's current or future ePMA systems.
Train and support all staff involved with the ePMA process. This includes pharmacy staff, prescribers, nurses and floorwalkers.
Be a champion user of the ePMA system, applying extensive knowledge and understanding of how the system works and the workflow that staff need to follow to ensure safety
Act as pharmacy systems manager for the stock control system and all 3rd party decision support software
About us
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond.
We specialise in conditions of the eyes (corneoplastics), hands, head and neck cancer and skin cancer, reconstructive breast surgery, maxillofacial surgery and prosthetics, providing regional and national services in these areas of clinical expertise.Our world-leading clinical teams also treat more common conditions of the eyes, hands, skin, and teeth for the people of East Grinstead and the surrounding areas. In addition, QVH provides a minor injuries unit, expert therapies, a sleep service, and a growing portfolio of community-based services.Patients consistently rate QVH amongst the top hospitals in the country for quality of care.
Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key aspects of the role include:
- Support the Lead Pharmacist - ePMA in implementing ePMA (including software and hardware).
- Work together with partners such as IT to ensure that the ePMA system is used to support medicines optimisation initiatives.
- Support the Lead Pharmacist - ePMA in developing reports and dashboards to maximise the benefits of the ePMA system and demonstrate its effectiveness in medicines optimisation.
- Support and help provide training for ePMA for all staff groups across the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key aspects of the role include:
- Support the Lead Pharmacist - ePMA in implementing ePMA (including software and hardware).
- Work together with partners such as IT to ensure that the ePMA system is used to support medicines optimisation initiatives.
- Support the Lead Pharmacist - ePMA in developing reports and dashboards to maximise the benefits of the ePMA system and demonstrate its effectiveness in medicines optimisation.
- Support and help provide training for ePMA for all staff groups across the Trust
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
Desirable
- ACT
- Medicines management accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Worked in hospital pharmacy, including dispensary
- Experience in use and knowledge of electronic prescribing systems
- Managed or supervised staff
- Experience in delivering training and education
Desirable
- Experience of using Altera electronic prescribing systems
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of developing or rolling out an ePMA system in secondary care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing systems
Desirable
- Excellent working knowledge of other pharmacy IT systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
- Ability to manage competing demands/deadlines and a pressured environment without compromising quality
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people
- Able to concentrate despite frequent interruptions
- Good time management skills / ability to prioritise
- Self motivated
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- GPhC registered pharmacy technician
Desirable
- ACT
- Medicines management accreditation
Experience
Essential
- Worked in hospital pharmacy, including dispensary
- Experience in use and knowledge of electronic prescribing systems
- Managed or supervised staff
- Experience in delivering training and education
Desirable
- Experience of using Altera electronic prescribing systems
- Experience of managing change
- Experience of developing or rolling out an ePMA system in secondary care
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of electronic prescribing systems
Desirable
- Excellent working knowledge of other pharmacy IT systems
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good personal organisation and time management skills
- Ability to manage competing demands/deadlines and a pressured environment without compromising quality
Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people
- Able to concentrate despite frequent interruptions
- Good time management skills / ability to prioritise
- Self motivated
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).
