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Pharmacy Technician - Digital Systems
Gradd
Band 6
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Rhan-amser
  • Gweithio hyblyg
22.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
360-C-7025
Cyflogwr
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Watford General Hospital
Tref
Watford
Cyflog
£39,205 - £47,084 pa inc HCA pro rata
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Yn cau
07/04/2025 23:59

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Band 6 - Pharmacy Technician - Digital Systems

Band 6

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking for a part-time Pharmacy Technician – Digital Systems to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

This role is integral to the implementation, maintenance, and optimisation of our electronic prescription service (EPS), Cleo, which will enhance the transfer of patient information between secondary and primary care services.

As a key member of the pharmacy EPMA team (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration), you will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to design and configure digital prescribing systems (EPMA and EPS), contributing to the ongoing development of digital healthcare solutions.

The pharmacy department provides a supportive and collaborative environment, with a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development. With ongoing investment in digital technologies, this is an opportunity to be involved in innovative advancements that improve both patient care and staff experience.

If you are looking for a role where you can help shape and optimise digital healthcare systems, we would love to hear from you.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

•    To design, configure and further implement clinically focussed and evidence based electronic prescribing systems (Cerner and Cleo) across the trust. 
•    To lead, formulate and manage the strategy for training and inducting clinicians, pharmacy, nursing and other relevant staff on the use of Cleo Electronic Prescribing System (EPS).
•    To implement, manage and develop the technical and clinical aspects of the EPS and EPMA systems, in conjunction with the Head of EPR and Applications.
•    To be responsible for setting up and managing end-user EPS accounts.
•    To participate in the clinical pharmacy technician rota, providing a ward-based pharmacy service for medical patients .
•    To participate in the development of appropriate reports for EPS to provide accurate information for the management of patient care, financial remuneration and meeting KPIs.
•    To participate in the accuracy checking pharmacy technician rota.
•    To ensure EPS system supports the delivery of prescriptions to primary care providers of NHS services.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
 
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
 
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
 
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
 
 
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
 
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Manyleb y person

Education and qualifications:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • NVQ Level 3 and/or BTEC in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
  • Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.
  • Accreditation in Medicines Management (or equivalent).
  • Registered with GPhC as a technician.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Diploma or degree.
  • Recognised IT qualification.

Knowledge:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of prescribing and dispensing processes in inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Prior knowledge and experience working with prescribing and dispensing systems.
  • Knowledge of drugs and their uses, and an awareness of the implications of drug related errors.
  • Awareness of hospital systems such as PAS and EPR.
  • Proven evidence of maintaining a broad level of pharmacy practice and interests.
  • Understanding of the current initiatives within the NHS and the organisational structure (specifically in relation to Pharmacy).
  • Up to date knowledge of national pharmacy stock issues and medicines legislation.
  • Maintains personal CPD portfolio.
  • Good knowledge and use of MS Office, including proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.

Experience:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Hospital experience (broad based clinical /ward experience).
  • Experience in using pharmacy labelling and stock control systems e.g. EMIS/Ascribe.
  • Experience in supervision and training of pharmacy technicians, trainees and assistants and training other health care professionals.
  • Experience in front-end use pharmacy digital systems.
  • Preparation and analysis of computer generated and written reports.
  • Experience of working within clearly defined occupational polices and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Experience of managing own workload and the workload of others, delegating and organising activities as appropriate.
  • Knowledge and experience of recording data, including sensitive information, on pharmacy computerised data record systems.
  • Experience of working with a wide range of other health care professionals.
  • Previous experience of participation in audit.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience using Cleo (EPS system) and Oracle Cerner (EPMA system).
  • Experience of delivering projects in a timely manner.
  • Leading and implementing a digital change within an organisation.
  • Experience in configuration of an EPMA system.
  • Experience in developing SOPs.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Birju Tankaria/Nihaar Shah
Teitl y swydd
EPMA Pharmacy Team
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
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