Job summary
The Digital Medicines role offers an exciting opportunity to support the implementation and optimisation of Digital Medicines systems across multiple NHS Trusts.
Focusing on oncology and chemotherapy prescribing systems, such as Chemocare, the role will involve supporting the validation of haematology and oncology-specific workflows, worksheets, and labels to ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards. Working closely with oncology teams, the post holder will help refine processes to enhance patient safety and treatment efficiency. Additionally, they will be expected to engage with governance and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to national and local policies, including data protection and medicines management regulations.
The role requires strong leadership and collaborative skills to develop innovation within the pharmacy team. This includes mentoring junior staff, liaising with multidisciplinary teams to address operational challenges, and representing the pharmacy department in key forums related to Digital Medicines.
This is a dynamic and evolving role that offers the chance to work at the forefront of digital transformation in medicines management. This position is ideally suited to an individual with a keen interest in digital healthcare, a commitment to improving patient outcomes, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the implementation, and optimisation of Digital Medicines systems across two NHS Trusts. A key focus will be on chemotherapy prescribing systems, working closely with clinical and technical teams to integrate solutions into existing workflows while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Providing technical support and training is essential to ensure system users are confident and competent. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, assisting with user queries, and ensuring systems function effectively to support safe prescribing. The post holder will also contribute to project documentation, including risk assessments, communication plans, and implementation schedules.
A key duty includes validating haematology and oncology-specific workflows, worksheets, and labels to ensure accuracy and compliance. The post holder will work with oncology teams to improve system integration, enhancing efficiency and patient safety.
Governance and safety responsibilities include assisting in the development and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensuring compliance with local and national policies.
Collaboration is vital, requiring engagement with clinical and technical teams to address operational challenges. The post holder will also mentor junior staff, support cross-site working, and represent the pharmacy team in relevant meetings and forums to ensure effective system implementation and optimisation.
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over half a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Digital Medicines Projects
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Digital Medicines systems across participating Trusts under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist Digital Medicines.
Support system upgrades and new implementations, including those related to chemotherapy prescribing systems, ensuring technical and operational efficiency.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of project documentation, including risk logs, communication plans, and implementation schedules.
Participate in user training and provide technical support to ensure system users are competent and confident in their use of Digital Medicines systems.
Assist in managing project timelines, coordinating team activities, and ensuring the successful implementation of Digital Medicines systems and upgrades.
Oncology/Chemotherapy Specific Responsibilities
Provide technical support for chemotherapy prescribing systems, such as Chemocare, under the supervision of senior pharmacists.
Assist in the validation of haematology/oncology-specific workflows, worksheets, and labels, ensuring compliance with clinical and operational standards.
Collaborate with oncology teams to support the integration of Digital Medicines systems into existing workflows.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Digital Medicines Projects
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of Digital Medicines systems across participating Trusts under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist Digital Medicines.
Support system upgrades and new implementations, including those related to chemotherapy prescribing systems, ensuring technical and operational efficiency.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of project documentation, including risk logs, communication plans, and implementation schedules.
Participate in user training and provide technical support to ensure system users are competent and confident in their use of Digital Medicines systems.
Assist in managing project timelines, coordinating team activities, and ensuring the successful implementation of Digital Medicines systems and upgrades.
Oncology/Chemotherapy Specific Responsibilities
Provide technical support for chemotherapy prescribing systems, such as Chemocare, under the supervision of senior pharmacists.
Assist in the validation of haematology/oncology-specific workflows, worksheets, and labels, ensuring compliance with clinical and operational standards.
Collaborate with oncology teams to support the integration of Digital Medicines systems into existing workflows.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence for Continuing Professional development.
- Evidence of Personal Development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Certificate of accreditation as a checking technician.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications or training in digital health or IT systems.
- Certification in project support or management methodologies (e.g., Agile methodologies, PRINCE2 Foundation).
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Good understanding of medicines optimisation and the role of digital systems in improving patient safety.
Desirable
- Knowledge of health informatics and how data driven decision making is transforming patent care and medicines management.
- Awareness of the potential impact of cutting-edge digital tools and how these could be applied within a healthcare context.
- Experience in Oncology Services.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Shows leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff.
- Enthusiastic about embracing new technologies and supporting innovation.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic working environment.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with digital systems used in medicines management.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a technical or operational role.
Desirable
- Experience supporting the implementation or maintenance of digital prescribing systems.
- Exposure to oncology or chemotherapy services.
- Experience contributing to training or educational initiatives.
Person Specification
Training
Essential
- Portfolio of evidence for Continuing Professional development.
- Evidence of Personal Development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council NVQ3 or BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent.
- Certificate of accreditation as a checking technician.
Desirable
- Additional qualifications or training in digital health or IT systems.
- Certification in project support or management methodologies (e.g., Agile methodologies, PRINCE2 Foundation).
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
- Good understanding of medicines optimisation and the role of digital systems in improving patient safety.
Desirable
- Knowledge of health informatics and how data driven decision making is transforming patent care and medicines management.
- Awareness of the potential impact of cutting-edge digital tools and how these could be applied within a healthcare context.
- Experience in Oncology Services.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Shows leadership qualities and the ability to motivate staff.
- Enthusiastic about embracing new technologies and supporting innovation.
- Demonstrates attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic working environment.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with digital systems used in medicines management.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a technical or operational role.
Desirable
- Experience supporting the implementation or maintenance of digital prescribing systems.
- Exposure to oncology or chemotherapy services.
- Experience contributing to training or educational 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).
