Job summary
The post holder will work closely with with the Digital Medicines Team including Chief Clinical Information Officer, Lead EPMA Pharmacist and Pharmacy IT operations manager. The role will be delivered across an appropriate range of digital pharmacy aspects including helping to deliver projects and managing current systems
Main duties of the job
Routine maintenance of data quality within the Careflow pharmacy system.
Maintenance and development of the dispensary automated robotsDelivery and development of training plans and materials relating to Pharmacy IM&T Leadership, co-ordination and participation in pharmacy.
IM&T developments as determined by the Chief Clinical Information Officer and the needs of the Pharmacy department.
Deputising for the Chief Clinical Information Officer, Lead EPMA Pharmacist and the Pharmacy IT Operations Manager where necessary to represent Pharmacy and/ or maintain appropriate levels of IM&T support to the Pharmacy Directorate.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance and development of the Careflow Pharmacy system database in terms of updating data and maintaining data quality.
Provision of advice and support to Pharmacy Purchasing staff in relation to their data updates in order to maintain data quality.
Liaison with senior staff within Pharmacy operational sections to ensure the appropriate implementation and utilisation of the Careflow Pharmacy system in the delivery of their services.
Assist the Pharmacy IM&T Analyst in the production, implementation and development of reports from the Careflow Pharmacy system as required by the information needs of the Pharmacy Directorate or its clients.
Liaise with senior staff within Pharmacy operational sections to facilitate the implementation and development of training packages (programmes & materials) for pharmacy staff relating to pharmacy IM&T solutions.
Deliver training to all pharmacy staff relating to pharmacy IM&T solutions, in conjunction with senior staff within the Digital Medicines Team.
Where appropriate, facilitate & provide out of hours support to pharmacy staff in relation to resolving problems with pharmacy IM&T solutions.
Standard Pharmacy Post Duties
1. To co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance.2.Together with other members of staff to ensure thata. work is carried out in accordance with current departmental procedures and legislationb.regulations in respect of the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH and other pertinent recommendations are complied with.3.To respond positively and co-operate fully with changes that may occur which affect the current practices within the pharmacy departments, such as the introduction of new equipment, policies and amendments to working hours.4. To participate in evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working in keeping with the Pharmacy Directorate arrangements and the needs of the Trust performing dispensing and the final checking of others' dispensing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance and development of the Careflow Pharmacy system database in terms of updating data and maintaining data quality.
Provision of advice and support to Pharmacy Purchasing staff in relation to their data updates in order to maintain data quality.
Liaison with senior staff within Pharmacy operational sections to ensure the appropriate implementation and utilisation of the Careflow Pharmacy system in the delivery of their services.
Assist the Pharmacy IM&T Analyst in the production, implementation and development of reports from the Careflow Pharmacy system as required by the information needs of the Pharmacy Directorate or its clients.
Liaise with senior staff within Pharmacy operational sections to facilitate the implementation and development of training packages (programmes & materials) for pharmacy staff relating to pharmacy IM&T solutions.
Deliver training to all pharmacy staff relating to pharmacy IM&T solutions, in conjunction with senior staff within the Digital Medicines Team.
Where appropriate, facilitate & provide out of hours support to pharmacy staff in relation to resolving problems with pharmacy IM&T solutions.
Standard Pharmacy Post Duties
1. To co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment and continuing education and training programmes, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice as required by clinical governance.2.Together with other members of staff to ensure thata. work is carried out in accordance with current departmental procedures and legislationb.regulations in respect of the Health & Safety at Work Act, COSHH and other pertinent recommendations are complied with.3.To respond positively and co-operate fully with changes that may occur which affect the current practices within the pharmacy departments, such as the introduction of new equipment, policies and amendments to working hours.4. To participate in evening, weekend and Bank Holiday working in keeping with the Pharmacy Directorate arrangements and the needs of the Trust performing dispensing and the final checking of others' dispensing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
- Significant experience with the JAC system, including file maintenance, standard and ad-hoc reporting
- Proven track record in training and production of training documentation
- Proven Track record in change management
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite, Crystal Reports and PC management
- Teaching/ training/ skills
- Logical thought processes
- Ability to prioritise effectively, good organisational skills
- Ability to work alone & as part of a team
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment
Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Appropriately assertive
- Diplomacy
- Innovative thinking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post qualification hospital pharmacy experience
- Significant experience with the JAC system, including file maintenance, standard and ad-hoc reporting
- Proven track record in training and production of training documentation
- Proven Track record in change management
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written
- Computer literacy with Microsoft Office suite, Crystal Reports and PC management
- Teaching/ training/ skills
- Logical thought processes
- Ability to prioritise effectively, good organisational skills
- Ability to work alone & as part of a team
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment
Other
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Appropriately assertive
- Diplomacy
- Innovative thinking
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).
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).
