Job overview
- This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for digital systems and the evolving healthcare environment at University Hospitals Tees. The Trust provides a broad range of acute and specialist services across multiple hospital sites, creating an excellent platform for innovative thinking and the development of digital solutions that enhance patient care. Key priorities for the Trust and Pharmacy Department include the safe and effective management of Digital Medicines Management Systems, including EPMA, and the continued development of these systems to improve patient safety, streamline medicines optimisation, and support efficient clinical workflows.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will be based within University Hospitals Tees and will be required to work across UHT sites to support the implementation, optimisation, and ongoing maintenance of digital pharmacy and medicines management projects. The Trust benefits from an experienced Pharmacy Digital and Informatics team that manages a comprehensive portfolio of digital medicines systems and will provide support and development opportunities for the successful candidate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Management and leadership experience
- Interpersonal communication of complex information
- Supervision of staff
- Analytical and judgement skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer literate (with ability to use Microsoft Office Programmes and familiarity with clinical systems as a user)
- Expert knowledge of medicines-related digital systems
- Stake holder management and relationship building skills
- Time management skills and organisation skills of self and others
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with a medicines-related digital system, including EPMA and associated technologies
- Experience of leading digital transformation, service improvement or informatics projects
- Experience of investigating incidents, risks and medication safety issues related to digital systems
- Experience of delivering training and education
- Experience supporting and supervising staff
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Desirable
- Member of Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) or equivalent professional body
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This advert is for Senior Informatic Pharmacy Technician with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Middlesbrough, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Pharmacy technician role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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