The Lead Pharmacy Technician - Digital Medicines & EPMA will play a vital role in delivering and optimising digital medicines systems across the Trust. Working closely with the Principal Pharmacist, the post holder will lead on the technical development, implementation and support of EPMA and other pharmacy digital systems to improve medicines safety, efficiency and patient care.
The role involves leading digital workflows within pharmacy, supporting system builds and optimisation, developing training and governance documentation, and working collaboratively with clinical teams, IT and external suppliers. The post holder will also line manage staff within the digital pharmacy team and maintain core pharmacy technician competencies to support operational service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician who is passionate about digital transformation and continuous improvement, with a focus on improving medicines safety, workflow efficiency and patient outcomes through digital innovation.
Job summary
The Lead Pharmacy Technician - Digital Medicines & EPMA will play a vital role in delivering and optimising digital medicines systems across the Trust. Working closely with the Principal Pharmacist, the post holder will lead on the technical development, implementation and support of EPMA and other pharmacy digital systems to improve medicines safety, efficiency and patient care.
The role involves leading digital workflows within pharmacy, supporting system builds and optimisation, developing training and governance documentation, and working collaboratively with clinical teams, IT and external suppliers. The post holder will also line manage staff within the digital pharmacy team and maintain core pharmacy technician competencies to support operational service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pharmacy technician who is passionate about digital transformation and continuous improvement, with a focus on improving medicines safety, workflow efficiency and patient outcomes through digital innovation.
Main duties of the job
* Support the delivery and ongoing development of digital medicines systems, including EPMA, in line with the Trust's digital medicines strategy.
* Act as a technical subject matter expert for EPMA and pharmacy-related clinical informatics systems (e.g. Sunrise, Chemocare, WellSky, ICCA), supporting system configuration, builds, workflow design, testing and optimisation.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of governance documentation, including BCP, SOPs, QRGs, audit processes and system validations, to ensure safe and effective use of digital medicines systems.
* Work collaboratively with pharmacy staff, clinical teams, Trust Digital/IT services and external suppliers to support system performance, medicines safety and service improvement.
* Provide day-to-day supervision, support and line management for staff within the digital pharmacy team, contributing to workforce development and service delivery.
* Deliver and support training for pharmacy and clinical staff in the safe and effective use of digital medicines systems.
* Maintain core pharmacy technician competencies and provide cross-cover to support operational pharmacy services, as required.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Recognised current Accredited Checking Technician and / or Pre and In-Process Checking (PIP-C) qualification
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent AND BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or a recognised equivalent qualification
* Registered technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Evidence of CPD and study beyond qualification
Desirable
* Formal leadership training/qualification
* Experience providing Medicines Management Services
* Formal digital/IT/EPMA training or qualification
* Validated operator in Aseptic Preparative Services
Knowledge
Essential
* Provision of ward based and dispensary based pharmacy services
* Manipulation, analysis and interpretation of data. Use of databases and the internet for retrieving medicines information
* Demonstrate an understanding of current pharmacy / NHS issues
* Contact with prescribers & nursing staff
* Negotiation & influencing of other health care professionals
* Understanding of all laws relating to the safety and security of medicines, dispensing and supply
* Developing datasets for business cases, reports and audits
* Able to plan, co-ordinate, develop and adjust own work and the work of others for all aspects of the role
* Able to develop and work effectively with a wide range of pharmacy staff experience, qualification and knowledge
* Previous experience in delivery of training/assessing staff
* Experience of supervising and training of staff
* Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management
Desirable
* Business Planning with Project and Financial Management
* Human Resource Management
* Strategic management, such as formulating Trust wide policies that meet national targets, formulating plans & developing new services.
* Experience of developing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Understanding of GMP and GDP to lead on Wholesaler Dealer licence governance
Experience
Essential
* Experience with Electronic Prescribing and Drug Administration systems
* Post qualification experience in hospital pharmacy, evidenced by a competency based assessment.
Desirable
* Aseptic dispensing and GMP skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resid’d continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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