Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department’s Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) Team
You will support the work of the Lead ePMA Pharmacy Technician and Lead ePMA Nurse to develop and promote safe use of the ePMA system and Pharmacy system to all users, broadening the availability and competent use of the electronic drug chart across the Trust’s Acute and Community sites. The focus of this fixed term post will be to help configure and successfully deploy our medicines related modules for the Nervecentre ePR.
Main duties of the job
Collaborating closely with the Team, you will use your skills to help troubleshoot problems and advise on solutions, configure the system following governance processes, deliver suitable training in multiple formats and promote the safe use of all digital systems. Your excellent communication skills will help you to convey ePMA related information to non-technical individuals and work closely with all stakeholders. You will be an essential member of the team throughout the build and the go-lives for the medicines related modules
We are looking for a dynamic, friendly, and flexible individual to seamlessly integrate with the existing team, bringing with them a range of skills that can be harnessed to grow our established services. Collaborative working is essential and your contribution to the team invaluable. You will have understanding and experience in the use of digital systems in the clinical setting and have an enthusiasm for promoting further development and use.
Our pharmacy service is provided across all Trust locations in Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill and Rye and the post holder will be expected to work flexibly and at any site.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Technician - ePMA with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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