Job summary
The Programme
EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.
At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people - our patients, our staff and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual's contribution.
We have exciting opportunities to join the Nova programme in the role of Advanced Pharmacist - Digital Medicines and System Integrations and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be involved in the Nova Project to support the implementation of a new single EPR system shared across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).
This post offers excellent professional growth opportunities, including internal secondments to Digital, Clinical Safety, and Transformation teams to support enterprise-wide digital initiatives.
Specifically, the post holder will lead a first-of-type project to develop new interoperability capability between the Trust's EPR system and the pharmacy stock control system. They will provide expert leadership across requirements investigation, technical design, supplier coordination, testing, and clinical safety assurance to deliver a safe, standards-based outbound messaging workflow. The role will modernise inpatient, discharge, and outpatient medicines processes by replacing manual communication with automated digital workflows, improving visibility, reducing errors, and enhancing patient safety.
The post holder will act as the Trust's specialist for this integration and produce a reusable blueprint to support wider NHS adoption projects to develop new interoperability-based outbound messaging workflows including medicines-related digital pathways that are clinically robust, user-centred, and aligned with national standards.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide expert clinical and digital medicines input to ensure safe workflow design
Support clinical safety assessments, hazard logs and safety case documentation
- Deputise for Lead pharmacist (EPMA) at EPMA project board and represent Pharmacy in other EPMA forums when required.
Review new digital workflows to ensure they support safe prescribing, ordering and supply processes
- Support the EPMA project group to develop and implement contingency plans to ensure patient safety and service delivery are maintained during planned down time or in the in the event of system failure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide expert clinical and digital medicines input to ensure safe workflow design
Support clinical safety assessments, hazard logs and safety case documentation
- Deputise for Lead pharmacist (EPMA) at EPMA project board and represent Pharmacy in other EPMA forums when required.
Review new digital workflows to ensure they support safe prescribing, ordering and supply processes
- Support the EPMA project group to develop and implement contingency plans to ensure patient safety and service delivery are maintained during planned down time or in the in the event of system failure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- GPhC registration as a pharmacist
- Postgraduate diploma qualification (in clinical pharmacy or IT)
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- IT or Project management Qualification
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy services
- Experience of Service / Personnel management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Practical experience of Electronic Medicines Management systems
- Experience with new workflow development and controlled pilot delivery and testing
- Understanding the Impact of Change on staff and performance
- Knowledge of education delivery
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MPharm or equivalent
- GPhC registration as a pharmacist
- Postgraduate diploma qualification (in clinical pharmacy or IT)
Desirable
- Leadership or Management Qualification
- IT or Project management Qualification
- Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in hospital pharmacy
- Delivery of Clinical Pharmacy services
- Experience of Service / Personnel management
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Practical experience of Electronic Medicines Management systems
- Experience with new workflow development and controlled pilot delivery and testing
- Understanding the Impact of Change on staff and performance
- Knowledge of education delivery
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).
