We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pharmacy IT System Supportto join #TeamIOWNHS. If you share our passion for delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care, we would love to hear from you.
At Isle of Wight NHS Trust, we are committed to "working together and improving together"and this role plays a vital part in supporting that journey.
To support the Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) Lead Pharmacist and Pharmacy IT systems manager with the ongoing management of Pharmacy IT systems (which includes EPMA, JAC, tracking, automation and electronic storage systems).
To be responsible for developing and submitting reports generated by Pharmacy IT systems.
All applicants must as a minimum possess GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent), have the ability to demonstrate an understanding of a wide range IT systems and databases as well as intermediate to advanced IT skills including Word, Excel, Outlook.
They will maintain a close working relationship with:
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Assist in the development of capital bids and business cases for the development/maintenance or replacement of the core automation and software technologies to ensure sustainable interoperability and fitness for purpose.
Assist in the management, maintenance, and extension of the JAC computer system and play a key role in the development and roll out of upgrades and new applications of EPMA and other pharmacy managed systems across the Trust.
Monitor all systems managed by Pharmacy and provide support to other systems where necessary in diagnosing issues with and developing new interfaces/messaging between them.
Design and implement, with the assistance of the pharmacy team, appropriate monitoring systems at ward level and ensure safe use of Pharmacy IT systems within the Trust.
Assist in the management the helpdesk for all users of Pharmacy managed systems.
Expand the development, implementation, maintenance and use of Pharmacy managed IT systems, providing technical briefs and reviewing responses as necessary.
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.
£28,392 to £31,157 a yearpro rata, per annum