Job summary
Introduction
to the Role
As a Pharmacy Technician Higher Level, you
will be an integral part of our Digital Medicines Team, playing a crucial role
in the optimisation of the Trust's EPMA system and Digital Discharge Processes.
Your expertise will be vital in supporting digital transformation projects and
enhancing data utilisation to improve patient safety and service efficiency.
This position not only demands technical proficiency and meticulous attention
to detail but also offers the chance to be at the forefront of digital
innovation in healthcare.
Why Join
Us?
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed
to excellence and innovation in patient care. By joining our team, you will be
part of a dynamic and supportive environment that values professional
development and collaborative working. We are looking for a dedicated
individual who is passionate about using digital solutions to advance
healthcare delivery. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of
patient care and the efficiency of our pharmacy services, making a tangible
difference in the community we serve.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Technician Higher Level will support the operational and strategic functions of the EPMA system within the Trust. This includes ensuring the accurate and efficient operation of digital prescribing and medicines administration, providing frontline support to healthcare staff, and troubleshooting technical issues. You will assist in system updates and enhancements, contributing to a seamless integration of digital solutions into clinical workflows.
You will engage in managerial tasks such as planning and improving EPMA services, and contributing to the forward planning of the Digital Medicines Team. Your role will also involve liaising with Trust-wide staff to support the development and optimisation of the EPMA system, and implementing audits to measure performance.
A key aspect of this position is involvement in digital transformation projects, including where you will utilise data to enhance patient safety and service efficiency. You will contribute to the development of medicines optimisation initiatives, using your expertise to identify and implement improvements.
Training is also a key component of this role. You will support the creation and delivery of Digital training packages and front line staff understanding of EPMA system.
This position offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of digital innovation in healthcare, making a significant impact on patient care and operational efficiency within the Trust.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Operational Duties:
Support the day-to-day operation of the EPMA system, ensuring accurate and timely data entry and processing.
Provide frontline support to healthcare staff using the EPMA system, addressing technical issues and user queries promptly.
Assist in the configuration and testing of system updates and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical workflows.
Managerial:
Participate in planning and enhancing the EPMA service.
Review service performance and arrange necessary modifications.
Contribute to recruitment and selection of new Technical and Assistant staff.
Engage in Digital Medicine Team forward planning.
Provide cover for other Higher Level Technicians as needed especially as part of the Clinical Service.
Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA):
Attain and maintain expert EPMA user status to enhance work practices, patient experience, and clinical governance.
Liaise with Pharmacy and Trust-wide staff to support EPMA system development.
Support the Lead Pharmacist and Specialist Technician for Digital Medicines in optimising the EPMA system.
Actively participate in the wider Digital Medicines Group, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the Trust.
Develop and implement audits to measure EPMA system performance.
Address queries from healthcare professionals, escalating clinical issues to the Lead Pharmacist as needed.
Collaborate with the Pharmacy Computer Services Manager on matters related to system interfaces.
Develop policies and procedures to support safe EPMA governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Operational Duties:
Support the day-to-day operation of the EPMA system, ensuring accurate and timely data entry and processing.
Provide frontline support to healthcare staff using the EPMA system, addressing technical issues and user queries promptly.
Assist in the configuration and testing of system updates and enhancements, ensuring minimal disruption to clinical workflows.
Managerial:
Participate in planning and enhancing the EPMA service.
Review service performance and arrange necessary modifications.
Contribute to recruitment and selection of new Technical and Assistant staff.
Engage in Digital Medicine Team forward planning.
Provide cover for other Higher Level Technicians as needed especially as part of the Clinical Service.
Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA):
Attain and maintain expert EPMA user status to enhance work practices, patient experience, and clinical governance.
Liaise with Pharmacy and Trust-wide staff to support EPMA system development.
Support the Lead Pharmacist and Specialist Technician for Digital Medicines in optimising the EPMA system.
Actively participate in the wider Digital Medicines Group, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across the Trust.
Develop and implement audits to measure EPMA system performance.
Address queries from healthcare professionals, escalating clinical issues to the Lead Pharmacist as needed.
Collaborate with the Pharmacy Computer Services Manager on matters related to system interfaces.
Develop policies and procedures to support safe EPMA governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-BTEC study in relevant technical subjects to Diploma / degree level or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of legislation and current NHS standards relating to supply of medicines.
- Certificate of Accreditation as a checking technician.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly, reliably, and deliver work within the specified time.
- Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding.
- Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition.
- Pleasant and helpful manner.
- Must possess initiative
- Able to work well with and motivate a team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, with a focus on electronic prescribing and medicines administration.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and guidelines in medicines optimisation and patient safety
- Excellent IT skills particularly in the use of EPMA systems, MS Office Suite and electronic health records.
- Significant post qualification experience dispensing and checking prescriptions.
Desirable
- Understanding of Digital Systems in particular EPMA systems, including configuration, maintenance, and user support
- Previous involvement in the implementation or optimisation of EPMA systems.
- Experience in conducting training sessions or workshops for healthcare staff.
- Proficiency in digital health technologies and their application to improving medicine pathways through an NHS Trust. How this applies to medicines optimisation and patient safety.
- Strong data management skills with an ability to analyse and interpret complex data to support decision making.
- Experience undertaking and reporting clinical projects, e.g. audits or Service Improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Evidence of continuous professional development.
Desirable
- Evidence of post-BTEC study in relevant technical subjects to Diploma / degree level or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate detailed knowledge of legislation and current NHS standards relating to supply of medicines.
- Certificate of Accreditation as a checking technician.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Must be able to work methodically and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work flexibly, reliably, and deliver work within the specified time.
- Able to communicate well verbally with other healthcare professionals and patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding.
- Must be able to deal sensitively with all patients some of whom may be severely ill or distressed by their condition.
- Pleasant and helpful manner.
- Must possess initiative
- Able to work well with and motivate a team
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, with a focus on electronic prescribing and medicines administration.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and guidelines in medicines optimisation and patient safety
- Excellent IT skills particularly in the use of EPMA systems, MS Office Suite and electronic health records.
- Significant post qualification experience dispensing and checking prescriptions.
Desirable
- Understanding of Digital Systems in particular EPMA systems, including configuration, maintenance, and user support
- Previous involvement in the implementation or optimisation of EPMA systems.
- Experience in conducting training sessions or workshops for healthcare staff.
- Proficiency in digital health technologies and their application to improving medicine pathways through an NHS Trust. How this applies to medicines optimisation and patient safety.
- Strong data management skills with an ability to analyse and interpret complex data to support decision making.
- Experience undertaking and reporting clinical projects, e.g. audits or Service Improvement initiatives.
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).
