Job summary Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic Pharmacy Technician to join our experienced and enthusiastic EPMA (Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration) team. This is your chance to play a pivotal role in the implementation of CMM/WellSky (Formerly as JAC) across the Trust, a transformative project that will enhance patient safety and streamline processes. Working alongside a supportive and passionate team, you'll contribute to a forward-thinking programme that is set to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you Main duties of the job To work with the EPMA lead pharmacist and EPMA team for the operational management of the Trust's Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) System. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata for part time) Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186-339-25-CS Job locations Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6AA Job description Job responsibilities As a Pharmacy Technician within the EPMA team, you will play a key role in supporting, developing, and maintaining various aspects of the EPMA system. This includes managing medication information, system configurations, and user profiles, as well as providing ongoing support to multiple teams across the trust. The EPMA project is actively progressing and will continue to be implemented across the trust. In this role, you will support business-as-usual processes at sites already using the system and assist the EPMA team with the roll-out of the system to new locations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required for this position. However, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. You will also be part of the EPMA on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support to sites as needed. Job description Job responsibilities As a Pharmacy Technician within the EPMA team, you will play a key role in supporting, developing, and maintaining various aspects of the EPMA system. This includes managing medication information, system configurations, and user profiles, as well as providing ongoing support to multiple teams across the trust. The EPMA project is actively progressing and will continue to be implemented across the trust. In this role, you will support business-as-usual processes at sites already using the system and assist the EPMA team with the roll-out of the system to new locations. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are required for this position. However, reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. You will also be part of the EPMA on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support to sites as needed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC/Level 3 NVQ in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent clinical qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Project management or IM&T related qualification Accredited Checking Technician Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy or equivalent experience as a qualified pharmacy technician. Experience working in the NHS Experience of working in projects or as part of a wider team Desirable Mental health pharmacy experience. Experience using JAC/WellSky. EPMA management experience Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, policies, detailed user information documentation, guidelines and protocols and monitoring their implementation. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of prescribing and medicines supply processes. Knowledge of medicines and their uses and an awareness of the implications of drug-related errors. Desirable Knowledge of use of medicines within hospital and community settings. Skills Essential Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, where tasks might require adjustment due to variable workload and where there might be competing demands or deadlines. Desirable Familiar with EPMA systems and pharmacy stock control systems. Able to use or familiar with reporting systems such as Power BI, Crystal Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC/Level 3 NVQ in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent clinical qualification recognised by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Desirable Project management or IM&T related qualification Accredited Checking Technician Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy or equivalent experience as a qualified pharmacy technician. Experience working in the NHS Experience of working in projects or as part of a wider team Desirable Mental health pharmacy experience. Experience using JAC/WellSky. EPMA management experience Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, policies, detailed user information documentation, guidelines and protocols and monitoring their implementation. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of prescribing and medicines supply processes. Knowledge of medicines and their uses and an awareness of the implications of drug-related errors. Desirable Knowledge of use of medicines within hospital and community settings. Skills Essential Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, where tasks might require adjustment due to variable workload and where there might be competing demands or deadlines. Desirable Familiar with EPMA systems and pharmacy stock control systems. Able to use or familiar with reporting systems such as Power BI, Crystal Values and Behaviours Essential All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation 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 resided 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). Additional information 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 resided 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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6AA Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)