Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a pharmacy professional with an extensive and current clinical background.
The job will work as associate CPIO alongside the current CPIO (who is working 2 days per week) for a 12 month period. The job will then be the CPIO on retirement of the current post holder
You will have strong and proven interpersonal skills, the ability to network and build strong relationships, alongside experience of building and maintaining EPMA systems and a passion to achieve interoperability between digital medicine systems.
This post is ideally suited to someone with extensive digital experience with the Nervecentre EPR, as well as a current and strong grounding in clinical practice.
You will be a role model for others and need a desire to utilise and develop digital solutions to improve pharmacy services and medicines safety across the hospital and in the local health economy.
You will advise the Pharmacy Leadership Team in matters relating to options, optimisation and strategic planning with regards to informatics systems. This includes updates on workplans and advice on required strategy aligned with the wider e-hospital programme.
Main duties of the job
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Work closely with the Lead for Digital medicine systems as part of award winning eMeds team, configuring and maintaining the eMeds elements of Nervecentre. This to be informed by your clinical practice using the system.
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Be a member of the CCIO group, working closely with the Chief Information Officer and Chief Medical and Nursing Information Officers as the subject matter expert with regards to digital medicines systems and requirements.
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Drive the development of eMeds in outpatient and homecare services including the use of the electronic prescription service (EPS)
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Develop ways to optimise resources of pharmacy using the EPR to improve efficiency and prioritisation of pharmacy services across UHL and wider.
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Develop links with local academic institutions to ensure robust research and evaluation is carried out into the implementation and benefits using IT systems and robotics
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Actively work to ensure the hospital meets accreditation criteria for HIMMS level 5/6.
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Continually improve patient safety with respect to medicines using technology,
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promoting bar code medicines administration and full closed loop medicines supply system.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Support the CIO and e-hospital board in the delivery, and further development of the Trusts wider EPR Strategy and the systematic implementation of initiatives to minimise risks in the use of medicines; promote and support evidence based medicines practice.
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To champion the implementation of closed loop systems to allow UHL to achieve HIMMS level 5/6 and all aspects of the NHS digital roadmap.
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Develop system wide approaches to delivering clinical pharmacy informatics across different sectors
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To actively contribute to the Digital Design Authority (DDA) agenda and decisions to minimise risk within the EPR.
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Act as a subject matter expert on the risks within the e-hospital programme specifically around the digital medicines agenda.
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To be a leading member of the electronic Medicines Management group (eMMG) and ensure that all relevant governance issues around the digital medicines agenda are documented, risk assessed and minimised.
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To lead the informatics approach to compliance with dm+d, FMD and GS1 (Scan4Safety) agendas
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Liaise with the Associate Chief & Deputy Chief Pharmacists, Business Informatics, Clinical Informatics and Business Manager to ensure systems are in place to capture the dataset required for pharmacy, including clinical service prioritisation and efficiency and for local commissioners and NHSE.
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Assist in the development and implementation of safe business continuity plans for all aspects of the e-hospital programme, with a specific emphasis on the eMeds element of the EPR
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Identify opportunities to realise financial savings through optimum implementation of IT resource and coordinate collection and analysis of data to support business case development and evidence of delivered benefit.
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Promote cost reduction initiatives, including how IT applications can reduce costs, and change workforce structure to assist in the delivery of cost improvement targets without affecting the quality of the service provided.
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Work with heads of nursing and CNIO to maintain oversight and support Trust implementation of BCMA (Barcode Medicines Administration). This will include working closely with the Optimed project team, project manager and Deenova technical teams.
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Recommend and facilitate changes in relation to reported serious medicines related incidents and never events to ensure preventative measures are built into EPR or result in targeted training as required
- You will work closely by (and be line managed by) the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs) and Chief Nurse Information Officer (CNIO) on digital medicines enabling issues and risks across the broad spectrum of digital work programmes and systems. This will include Electronic Prescribing and Administration systems, and Trust- wide Business Intelligence via the data warehouse.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Support the CIO and e-hospital board in the delivery, and further development of the Trusts wider EPR Strategy and the systematic implementation of initiatives to minimise risks in the use of medicines; promote and support evidence based medicines practice.
-
To champion the implementation of closed loop systems to allow UHL to achieve HIMMS level 5/6 and all aspects of the NHS digital roadmap.
-
Develop system wide approaches to delivering clinical pharmacy informatics across different sectors
-
To actively contribute to the Digital Design Authority (DDA) agenda and decisions to minimise risk within the EPR.
-
Act as a subject matter expert on the risks within the e-hospital programme specifically around the digital medicines agenda.
-
To be a leading member of the electronic Medicines Management group (eMMG) and ensure that all relevant governance issues around the digital medicines agenda are documented, risk assessed and minimised.
-
To lead the informatics approach to compliance with dm+d, FMD and GS1 (Scan4Safety) agendas
-
Liaise with the Associate Chief & Deputy Chief Pharmacists, Business Informatics, Clinical Informatics and Business Manager to ensure systems are in place to capture the dataset required for pharmacy, including clinical service prioritisation and efficiency and for local commissioners and NHSE.
-
Assist in the development and implementation of safe business continuity plans for all aspects of the e-hospital programme, with a specific emphasis on the eMeds element of the EPR
-
Identify opportunities to realise financial savings through optimum implementation of IT resource and coordinate collection and analysis of data to support business case development and evidence of delivered benefit.
-
Promote cost reduction initiatives, including how IT applications can reduce costs, and change workforce structure to assist in the delivery of cost improvement targets without affecting the quality of the service provided.
-
Work with heads of nursing and CNIO to maintain oversight and support Trust implementation of BCMA (Barcode Medicines Administration). This will include working closely with the Optimed project team, project manager and Deenova technical teams.
-
Recommend and facilitate changes in relation to reported serious medicines related incidents and never events to ensure preventative measures are built into EPR or result in targeted training as required
- You will work closely by (and be line managed by) the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Medical Information Officers (CMIOs) and Chief Nurse Information Officer (CNIO) on digital medicines enabling issues and risks across the broad spectrum of digital work programmes and systems. This will include Electronic Prescribing and Administration systems, and Trust- wide Business Intelligence via the data warehouse.
please see job description/person specification for full details on the role
Person Specification
Knowledge /experience
Essential
- oMasters level degree in Pharmacy,or equivalent experience
- oMSc/Diploma in Clinical pharmacy, or equivalent demonstrable experience oMSc/Diploma in Management or Leadership Qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- oExtensive current clinical experience, including with CMG / Directorate level experience of service organisation/ delivery
Desirable
- oMSc/Diploma Digital Health Leadership (NHS Digital Academy) oInformation Governance
- oLeadership experience working with CMIO, CNIO and Chief Pharmacist in developing and implementing digital strategy across an organisation
relationship / Analytical skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Able to produce complex written reports
- Highly specialised knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends across a wide range of specialities and the application of IT technology and coding to medicines.
- Evidence of team building and leadership skills
- Training, coaching and mentoring skills
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Proven ability to motivate staff
Desirable
- oAbility to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oExcellent prioritisation skills
- oProven ability to organise self and the work of a team to deliver results
Desirable
- oProject management skills.
- oAble to respond to changing priorities from the Trust leadership as required
Person Specification
Knowledge /experience
Essential
- oMasters level degree in Pharmacy,or equivalent experience
- oMSc/Diploma in Clinical pharmacy, or equivalent demonstrable experience oMSc/Diploma in Management or Leadership Qualification, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- oExtensive current clinical experience, including with CMG / Directorate level experience of service organisation/ delivery
Desirable
- oMSc/Diploma Digital Health Leadership (NHS Digital Academy) oInformation Governance
- oLeadership experience working with CMIO, CNIO and Chief Pharmacist in developing and implementing digital strategy across an organisation
relationship / Analytical skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication skills
- Able to produce complex written reports
- Highly specialised knowledge of drugs and therapeutic trends across a wide range of specialities and the application of IT technology and coding to medicines.
- Evidence of team building and leadership skills
- Training, coaching and mentoring skills
- Multidisciplinary team working
- Proven ability to motivate staff
Desirable
- oAbility to remain calm and work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines.
planning and organisation skills
Essential
- oExcellent prioritisation skills
- oProven ability to organise self and the work of a team to deliver results
Desirable
- oProject management skills.
- oAble to respond to changing priorities from the Trust leadership as 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
