Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge? Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly skilled and experienced pharmacist with a strong interest in IT to lead and manage the implementation of the medicines aspects of our Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) system. You will lead the implementation and successful adoption of EPMA within the system across MSEFT, working closely with internal stakeholders as well as collegues at EPUT. Main duties of the job Lead, manage and develop the electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration System (ePMA) within the UEPR. Lead the implementation across all MSEFT sites and ensure that solution adoption and associated clinical transformation are successful. In conjunction with the Digital services project management team produce all project documentation, including a project initiation document, communication plan, risk and issues logs etc. which describes the work to be undertaken and achieved. Lead, manage and develop the delivery and evaluation of consistently high-quality clinical pharmacy and medicines optimisation services to all clinical specialties, ensuring a high level of clinical effectiveness. Manage and develop the roles of all clinical pharmacy staff to meet the needs of the present and future service and promote clinical excellence. Manage and develop all aspects of medicines management, risk management and clinical governance. Ensure there is safe and cost-effective use of drugs and effective control of drug expenditure across all specialities. Take part in the provision of general clinical, dispensary and pharmacy services. Deputise for the Head of Department. About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8b Salary £62,215 to £72,293 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-COR-SO-0367-B Job locations Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY Job description Job responsibilities Full detailed job description and person specification including main responsibilities attached to this advert. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities Full detailed job description and person specification including main responsibilities attached to this advert. We look forward to your application Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent experience Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Advanced qualification in specialist area NHSE Digital Clinical Safety Practitioner course Desirable Post grad qualifications in Management/Leadership Project management qualification Formal leadership training via a recognised educational or NHS provider Post grad qualifications in IT Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of 7 years relevant post registration experience in hospital with proven experience as a lead specialist clinical pharmacist Recent experience of successfully managing change in a complex environment Advanced use of electronic prescribing systems Desirable Experience of managing a project Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree or equivalent experience Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council Advanced qualification in specialist area NHSE Digital Clinical Safety Practitioner course Desirable Post grad qualifications in Management/Leadership Project management qualification Formal leadership training via a recognised educational or NHS provider Post grad qualifications in IT Knowledge and Experience Essential Minimum of 7 years relevant post registration experience in hospital with proven experience as a lead specialist clinical pharmacist Recent experience of successfully managing change in a complex environment Advanced use of electronic prescribing systems Desirable Experience of managing a project 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Southend Prittlewell Chase Westcliff-on-Sea SS0 0RY Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)