Job summary Interview will be held on 18th Dec 2024 We're looking for an experienced hospital clinical pharmacist who is enthusiastic about EPMA and digital transformation. You'll be part of a dynamic team that works across Pharmacy, IT and clinical services, providing a lead role for a stream of exciting developments. Previous experience of our current EMPA system would be an advantage but is not essential. Main duties of the job Pharmacy lead for EPMA with overall responsibility for the ongoing build and testing of the EMIS EPMA system. Ensuring the safe and effective implementation and operation of EPMA software Trust-wide, using a range of specialist pharmacy and IT skills and knowledge. Ongoing development and delivery of training plans and standard operating procedures(SOPs) for all pharmacy staff required to use EMIS Health software. Senior Pharmacist within the Pharmacy service - clinically, professionally and managerially. Active clinical pharmacist role About us Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include: Flexible working options to support work-life balance 27 days' annual leave rising with service opportunity to buy and sell Generous NHS pension scheme Excellent learning and career development opportunities 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave Free parking across Trust sites Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 371-CS212-A Job locations Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital Reading RG30 4EJ Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Significant hospital pharmacy experience 2. Good clinical skills and reasoning 3. Practical experience of EPMA systems 4. Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Katie Sims, Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist on 0118-960-5075 or email Katie.Simsberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: 1. Significant hospital pharmacy experience 2. Good clinical skills and reasoning 3. Practical experience of EPMA systems 4. Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Katie Sims, Lead Medicines Information Pharmacist on 0118-960-5075 or email Katie.Simsberkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent Statutory registration: General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Clinical or psychiatric postgraduate diploma Desirable Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB) Management qualification Formal qualification in IM&T related subject Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of CPD in line with GPhC recommendations Previous Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience as hospital pharmacist Delivery of clinical pharmacy services to a range of specialities Proven track record of managing teams and significant change Experience of developing drug protocols and formularies Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of preparing budget reports for clinical areas Involvement in developing a service within pharmacy Experience of undertaking, developing and supervising audits or drug use evaluations Experience of people management and conflict resolution Desirable Experience of teaching and tutoring Experience of mental health pharmacy Experience of EMIS Health EPMA system Experience of working with relational databases e.g. SQL Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Expert IT competencies across a broad range of software, including pharmacy IT systems and electronic patient records. Basic project management skills Understanding of National NHS IT projects and objectives Diplomatic with good negotiating skills Ability to work without direct supervision under own initiative and also as part of a team Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, manage change and meet deadlines Enthusiastic, flexible, logical, self-motivated and organized Capable of working under pressure and dealing with interruptions Good clinical reasoning, judgement and problem solving Professional manner and appearance Knows limit of own knowledge and experience (insight) Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent Statutory registration: General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Clinical or psychiatric postgraduate diploma Desirable Membership of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB) Management qualification Formal qualification in IM&T related subject Continuous Professional Development Essential Evidence of CPD in line with GPhC recommendations Previous Experience Essential Substantial post-qualification experience as hospital pharmacist Delivery of clinical pharmacy services to a range of specialities Proven track record of managing teams and significant change Experience of developing drug protocols and formularies Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of preparing budget reports for clinical areas Involvement in developing a service within pharmacy Experience of undertaking, developing and supervising audits or drug use evaluations Experience of people management and conflict resolution Desirable Experience of teaching and tutoring Experience of mental health pharmacy Experience of EMIS Health EPMA system Experience of working with relational databases e.g. SQL Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills Expert IT competencies across a broad range of software, including pharmacy IT systems and electronic patient records. Basic project management skills Understanding of National NHS IT projects and objectives Diplomatic with good negotiating skills Ability to work without direct supervision under own initiative and also as part of a team Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, manage change and meet deadlines Enthusiastic, flexible, logical, self-motivated and organized Capable of working under pressure and dealing with interruptions Good clinical reasoning, judgement and problem solving Professional manner and appearance Knows limit of own knowledge and experience (insight) 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 Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address Pharmacy Dept - Prospect Park Hospital Reading RG30 4EJ Employer's website https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)