Job overview
- This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated aspiring Chief Technician with a passion for digital healthcare, who is looking to take their next career step.
- We are looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician with experience of EPMA systems, who has a demonstrable track record of excellent service delivery with good communication and organisational skills.
- You will join our established Pharmacy Digital and Informatics team and work together to improve patient safety and optimise system medication pathways.
- This is an ideal opportunity for a pharmacy technician with an interest in digital healthcare to further develop specialist skills in clinical EPMA systems, informatics and digital transformation, within a supportive team environment.
- You will be expected to participate in the weekend, bank holiday and late duty rotas.
- For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Annette Nicholson, Principal Pharmacist ePMA & Digital Medicines Management on 020 8934 2090
- Previous applications need not apply.
- The Trust supports flexible working; please contact us for advice, prior to submitting your application, if seeking hybrid working.
Main duties of the job
- To help maintain and optimise our Trust Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) systems as an integral member of the Pharmacy Digital Team.
- Provide expert training and support to multidisciplinary staff using the Trust Oracle Cerner Millenium EPMA system.
- Working with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement system changes to promote safe prescribing in line with Trust clinical guidelines.
- Work in collaboration with the wider Trust Digital Teams on projects, system upgrades and configuration and regression testing.
- Design, build and implement prescribing protocols, order sets and clinical decision support tools in line with Trust guidelines.
- Contribute to medication safety initiatives through system design, audit and continuous quality improvement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of role, expectations and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- NVQ Level 3 in pharmaceutical services (or equivalent)
- Registered with the GPHC
Desirable
- ACPT qualification
- Additional qualifications or training in digital health or IT systems
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Previous NHS Hospital Pharmacy
- Good understanding of medicines optimisation and the role of digital systems in improving patient safety
- Providing support and technical expertise on hospital electronic prescribing and administration systems
- Proven ability to master new systems rapidly
- Knowledge of professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GPhC
Desirable
- Knowledge of health informatics
- Experience with Healthcare IT computer systems
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