Job summary The Pharmacy Department at Royal Cornwall Hospital is delighted to be able to offer this exciting position in our Digital Medicines team. The award winning RCHT Digital Medicines team is one of the national leaders in digital pharmacy systems and has successfully rolled out our EPMA solution across Cornwall in a unique partnership with our sister Trust. The Trust is embarking on the implementation of its new Electronic Patient Record (EPR). This challenging programme is the largest clinical system transformation programme the Trust has undertaken and is key to the Trust's Strategy and aims to fundamentally transform ways of working. Main duties of the job This role will lead the Digital Medicines team at RCHT, working with the Chief Pharmacy Information Officer to implement, support and maintain Digital Medicines systems across Cornwall. The Digital Medicines team will also be working closely with other clinical teams and Cornwall IT Services to implement a new EPR across Cornwall over the next 2 years. The Royal Cornwall Hospital pharmacy department is a forward thinking and friendly team. We provide an innovative clinical pharmacy service, combining technology and clinical pharmacy expertise. We are a recognised national leader for innovation in fields such as antimicrobial resistance and the adoption of Scan4Safety standards. All these functions are supported by an excellent wholesale dealer supply service, a well-equipped licensed pharmacy technical services unit and the full range of medicines optimisation support services including medicines information, education and training, formulary support and digital medicines. We have also recently had the funding for a new pharmacy department confirmed as part of an exciting investment which includes a new Women's and Children's hospital. This is a fulltime post of 37.5 hours per week, however flexible working and job-share will be considered. About us The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation. Cornwall is a wonderful place to live, offering an excellent quality of life and a truly stunning environment to live in. We have a vision of an integrated Cornwall pharmacy service and will expect our pharmacy staff to work across organisational boundaries to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. Please watch our pharmacy recruitment video: https://youtu.be/niO0oD3_Acw Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 156-6928447 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent plus sufficient pre- registration training Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Clinical Diploma or equivalent or working towards Desirable Pharmacy management or supervisory training A job-related higher degree or diploma Qualification in service improvement /or project management Experience Essential Sufficient relevant post registration experience Experience as a clinical pharmacist Experience of communicating and co-operating within in a multidisciplinary environment. Desirable Experience of setting up and configuring EPMA and associated functionality Experience of project management Experience of service improvement Experience with the use of clinical IT systems. Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential Excellent general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge. Good overall understanding of prescribing and medicines administration Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to prioritise work and work under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Advanced problem-solving skills Negotiation and influencing skills Desirable Financial awareness in the management of budgets or the preparation of business cases Knowledge of risk management principles A good knowledge of IT and informatics Attitude Essential Comfortable working alone, and in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Self-motivated Able to deal with the stresses of working in a pressurised team environment Person Specification Qualifications Essential Master's degree in pharmacy or equivalent plus sufficient pre- registration training Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council Clinical Diploma or equivalent or working towards Desirable Pharmacy management or supervisory training A job-related higher degree or diploma Qualification in service improvement /or project management Experience Essential Sufficient relevant post registration experience Experience as a clinical pharmacist Experience of communicating and co-operating within in a multidisciplinary environment. Desirable Experience of setting up and configuring EPMA and associated functionality Experience of project management Experience of service improvement Experience with the use of clinical IT systems. Practical and Intellectual Skills Essential Excellent general pharmaceutical & clinical knowledge. Good overall understanding of prescribing and medicines administration Excellent written and oral communication skills Able to prioritise work and work under pressure. Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team Advanced problem-solving skills Negotiation and influencing skills Desirable Financial awareness in the management of budgets or the preparation of business cases Knowledge of risk management principles A good knowledge of IT and informatics Attitude Essential Comfortable working alone, and in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Self-motivated Able to deal with the stresses of working in a pressurised team environment 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)