Job summary
A challenging and exciting opportunity has arisen, for someone looking to develop and utilise their informatics skills within a busy Pharmacy department.
We are looking to appoint a Senior ATO - Informatics, who will join the dedicated pharmacy informatics team based at University Hospital of North Tees and University Hospital of Hartlepool. This post will be key in supporting the implementation and maintenance of pharmacy informatics systems including Omnicells.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual with a sound knowledge and understanding of hospital pharmacy, as well as knowledge & experience of Pharmacy IT systems.
The position requires excellent communication and organisational skills, who can effectively manage their own time and workload, and are confident in providing education and training
Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent General Pharmaceutical Council recognised dispensing qualification and be a competent dispenser or technician with hospital pharmacy experience.
The busy pharmacy department has a large team of staff including clinical pharmacists, technicians and support staff providing aseptic, medicines management, dispensing, and logistic services to the general and specialist areas of the University Hospitals of Tees. The pharmacy department provides a stimulating, friendly and professionally rewarding environment for staff to develop their career.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oHospital Pharmacy Experience
- oKnowledge & experience of Pharmacy IT systems such as Omnicell and EPMA
- oExperience in providing education and training
Desirable
- oExperience in providing education and training on Omnicell and EPMA systems
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oLevel 2 or equivalent competency regulated by General Pharmaceutical Council
- oGood standard of secondary education to GCSE level - English, Maths and Science
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oEffective communication
- oMethodical with attention to detail
- oAbility to plan and prioritise workload
- oEffective team member
- oKeyboard/computer skills
- oKnowledge of the role of hospital Pharmacy
- oKnowledge and experience of Pharmacy IT systems
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- oHospital Pharmacy Experience
- oKnowledge & experience of Pharmacy IT systems such as Omnicell and EPMA
- oExperience in providing education and training
Desirable
- oExperience in providing education and training on Omnicell and EPMA systems
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oLevel 2 or equivalent competency regulated by General Pharmaceutical Council
- oGood standard of secondary education to GCSE level - English, Maths and Science
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oEffective communication
- oMethodical with attention to detail
- oAbility to plan and prioritise workload
- oEffective team member
- oKeyboard/computer skills
- oKnowledge of the role of hospital Pharmacy
- oKnowledge and experience of Pharmacy IT systems
Desirable
- oKnowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
