Lead Informatics Pharmacist

Job summary

Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced clinical pharmacist to join South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust as a lead pharmacist in informatics. The job will be split between informatics and clinical work

You will be one of the Trusts Informatics lead pharmacists, responsible for all aspects of technical configuration and clinical content that relate to medicines management within Meditech/Expanse Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system.

These are new posts to expand the team. The Trust is currently working towards the implementation of a significant upgrade to the current system; therefore, this is an exciting time to join the team.

Main duties of the job

You will have evidence of effective service delivery at a specialist pharmacist level, post-graduate study to diploma level, well-developed clinical pharmacy skills in an acute medical or surgical specialty with a prescribing qualification and evidence of advanced clinical skills development and an interest in informatics. The Pharmacy Service operates a seven day clinical service with routine support of both junior pharmacists and integrated medicines management technicians.

The role will include

responsibility for the ongoing build and testing of the Meditech/Expanse EPMA system.

responsible for ensuring the safe and effective implementation and operation of EPMA software Trust-wide, using a range of specialist pharmacy and IT skills and knowledge.

responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of training plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all pharmacy staff required to use Meditech/Expanse

Working clinically on the wards or in clinics to support the Pharmacy clinical service

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.