Job summary
This position is 18 months fixed term / secondment opportunity
Do you thrive in a fast-pacedenvironment and have a passion for digital innovation in healthcare?
We are seeking a highly motivatedPharmacy IT Systems Lead Technician to join our dynamic EPMA team in Pharmacy.In this pivotal role, you will play a key role in the ongoing digitaltransformation of our department.
About the Role:
Collaborate with the BHNFT digitalteam to lead the further implementation of the EPMA system across the Trust.
Leverage your expertise in IT systemsmanagement to oversee the successful rollout and training of the EPMA system.
Work closely with the ICT projectteam to ensure seamless integration with existing systems like System Cproducts, Phillips ICCA, Ommicell, and PTS5 (or similar platforms).
We are particularly interested in candidates withexperience in:
System C products (Careflow,Wellsky/JAC and CMM EPMA)
Phillips ICCA (Critical Care ePMAplatform)
Ommicell
PTS5 (Prescribing Tracking System)
Or Managing similar IT platforms forPharmacy.
Main duties of the job
What We Offer:
A hybrid working model, allowing you to work both on-site and from home.
A welcoming and supportive team environment.
The opportunity to make a real difference in patient care.
A progressive and forward-thinking Trust committed to digital innovation.
About Barnsley Hospital NHS Trust:
Barnsley Hospital is a 320-bed district hospital providing a wide range of high-quality acute hospital services. Our EPMA Pharmacy plays a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient medication management for our patients.
Are you ready to join us?
If you are an enthusiastic, friendly, andforward-thinking pharmacy technician with a passion for digital transformation,we encourage you to apply!
The interviewdate for this role will be: 22/5/2024
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performingTrust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission(CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of ourstrategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring astrong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued byour local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. Itis moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through theorganisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part ofthe journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promotingequality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race,nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physicaldisability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check)for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s)through salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptionand Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
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Person Specification
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
1. Understanding of the need for confidentiality
2. Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and Data Protection Act
Qualifications
Essential
3. Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
4. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
5. Extended role checking technician (or fulfills the criteria to undertake training)
6. Educated to diploma level in an IT related subject or equivalent experience.
Values based questions
Essential
7. In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
8. In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Experience
Essential
9. Experience working in pharmacy within an acute hospital.
10. Understanding of clinical risk management.
11. Understanding of Trust mandatory performance measures
12. Experience of using clinical information systems.
13. Broad knowledge of EPMA new technologies and the application in healthcare.
14. Able to work successfully with internal and external stakeholders.
15. Broad understanding of medication safety principles.
Desirable
16. Project Management