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
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff-on-Sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)








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