We are looking for a motivated and experienced EPR EPMA Technician to join the Pharmacy Directorate as part of the ambitious Nova Programme, a UK first-of-its-kind implementation of a Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) across acute, mental health and community services.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation programme led jointly by Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).
You will be central to the configuration, testing, deployment and optimisation of the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system, helping to harmonise practice across organisations and improve patient safety and care.
Working closely with pharmacy, clinical, digital and analytical teams, you will support system build and maintenance, reporting, ward-level troubleshooting, and the training of clinical staff in preparation for go‑live and beyond. You will also provide supervision and support to junior project staff, acting as a point of escalation and subject matter expert for EPMA.
The role offers a blend of remote working and on‑site presence across Trust locations in Essex, with opportunities to engage directly with multidisciplinary teams in clinical environments.
If you are an experienced pharmacy technician with strong digital, communication and organisational skills, and you are keen to contribute to a transformative programme that will shape the future of patient records and medicines management, we would love to hear from you.
JOB SUMMARY
1. To provide an effective and professional service when liaising with stakeholders using tact and diplomacy to encourage effective working when dealing with any communication difficulties.
2. To lead in the configuration of the system to harmonise current practice within the MSE and the wider EPMA practices.
3. To build and check new drug files, amendments, and system changes for the project.
4. To provide support for all junior staff within the project team.
5. To be a point of escalation for all junior staff within the project team.
6. To participate in ward level.
7. To supervise all activities of junior staff within the project team.
8. To work with the healthcare analytic team to configure, test, deploy and train new members on all reports that are used within and external to the system.
9. To attend multi‑disciplinary meetings with stakeholders, providing assurance and information when necessary.
10. To provide information and advice in a timely manner.
The Trusts
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached the job description and person specification.
We look forward to receiving your application.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026.
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