Principal Pharmacist and Clinical Lead - UEPR, ePMA & Digital Systems

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly skilled and experienced pharmacist with a strong interest in IT to lead and manage the implementation of the medicines aspects of our Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system.

You will lead the implementation and successful adoption of EPMA within the system across MSEFT, working closely with internal stakeholders as well as collegues at EPUT.

Main duties of the job

Lead, manage and develop the electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration System (ePMA) within the UEPR.
Lead the implementation across all MSEFT sites and ensure that solution adoption and associated clinical transformation are successful.
In conjunction with the Digital services project management team produce all project documentation, including a project initiation document, communication plan, risk and issues logs etc. which describes the work to be undertaken and achieved.
Lead, manage and develop the delivery and evaluation of consistently high-quality clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to all clinical specialties, ensuring a high level of clinical effectiveness.
Manage and develop the roles of all clinical pharmacy staff to meet the needs of the present and future service and promote clinical excellence.
Manage and develop all aspects of medicines management, risk management and clinical governance.
Ensure there is safe and cost-effective use of drugs and effective control of drug expenditure across all specialities.
Take part in the provision of general clinical, dispensary and pharmacy services.
Deputise for the Head of Department.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress

Date posted

17 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-COR-SO-0367-C

Job locations

Southend

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-Sea

SS0 0RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full detailed job description and person specification including main responsibilities attached to this advert.

We look forward to your application!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full detailed job description and person specification including main responsibilities attached to this advert.

We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree or equivalent experience
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Advanced qualification in specialist area
NHSE Digital Clinical Safety Practitioner course

Desirable

Post grad qualifications in Management/Leadership
Project management qualification
Formal leadership training via a recognised educational or NHS provider
Post grad qualifications in IT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum of 7 years relevant post registration experience in hospital with proven experience as a lead specialist clinical pharmacist
Recent experience of successfully managing change in a complex environment
Advanced use of electronic prescribing systems

Desirable

Experience of managing a project

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Masters degree or equivalent experience
Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Advanced qualification in specialist area
NHSE Digital Clinical Safety Practitioner course

Desirable

Post grad qualifications in Management/Leadership
Project management qualification
Formal leadership training via a recognised educational or NHS provider
Post grad qualifications in IT

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum of 7 years relevant post registration experience in hospital with proven experience as a lead specialist clinical pharmacist
Recent experience of successfully managing change in a complex environment
Advanced use of electronic prescribing systems

Desirable

Experience of managing a project

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).