Principal Pharmacist - ePMA and Digital Medicines Management

Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the implementation of ePMA across the Trust and ensure that solution adoption and associated clinical transformation are successful, working closely with the Pharmacy IT, Clinical Stakeholders, Trust IT, and all other relevant parties.

To provide expert clinical advice and leadership during the configuration, installation, configuration and validation of the new ePMA system.

Take responsibility for ensuring processes are in place including regular complex audits to identify and manage risks associated with ePMA implementation including development and implementation of associated action plans to mitigate the risks.

To lead the development and delivery of Trust-wide initiatives and projects relating to ePMA as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

Be a key member of the ePMA team, contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline and report progress on the areas for which the post holder is responsible.

Ensure robust training plans are developed and implemented for all levels and types of staff, both clinical and non-clinical to ensure safe and effective use of the ePMA system. Evaluate impact of training and amend as needed.

Attend and give feedback on the current status of projects to the relevant Project Board and/or Medicines Management Group (MMG).

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, while ensuring any guidance adheres to existing Trust Policy and Procedures.

To support, develop, implement, and continuously review ePMA contingency plans to ensure patient safety and service delivery are maintained during planned downtime or in the event of system failure.

To assist in the day-to-day management of the ePMA system including the documentation of operational procedural material on the use and management of the system.

To help coordinate aspects of the ePMA system and ensure any ePMA related incidents are prioritised, logged, resolved and/or escalated to Pharmacy IT, EPMA Operational Group, the Trust IT team or the Medicines Management Group as needed.

To provide assurance that new clinical systems are safe, fit for purpose and maintain good information governance practice and GDPR.

To ensure safe and smooth system transition from project implementation to business as usual and that systems are adequately maintained andTo review and respond to national advice and guidance from bodies such as NHS England/Improvement and NHS Digital.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered with the GPhC
• Evidence of commitment to CPD
• Registered independent prescriber
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent

Desirable

• Project management e.g. PRINCE

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with and managing an ePMA system
• Experience of working with and managing clinical digital systems involving medicines
• Experience of development in a service area
• Experience of project delivery and change management

Desirable

• Experience of implementing an ePMA system

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Evidence of leadership skills/abilities
• Highly skilled at using a variety of complex clinical IT systems
• To be able to manage own service within the given financial/staffing constraints.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to confer complex information to clinical staff and patients.

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

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

Moat Road

Walsall

WS2 9PS

Employer's website

https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)