Job summary Are you ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and dynamic individual 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 (Closed-Loop Medicines Management) 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 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 23 January 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 186-042-25-GH Job locations Duncan Macmillan House Porchester Road Nottingham NG3 6AA Job description Job responsibilities You will proactively lead, develop, coordinate and deliver any aspect of pharmacy education or training on how members of the Pharmacy Team interact with the EPMA and Pharmacy Stock Control System to perform their duties. The successful candidate will support the ongoing management of various pharmacy/medicines management IT applications including EMIS (ASCribe) or JAC (Well Sky), FMD, Powergate and Refine/Define, generating reports as necessary. They will also continue to work as a Pharmacy Technician in a leadership role in the dispensary checking prescriptions and dispensing. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Job description Job responsibilities You will proactively lead, develop, coordinate and deliver any aspect of pharmacy education or training on how members of the Pharmacy Team interact with the EPMA and Pharmacy Stock Control System to perform their duties. The successful candidate will support the ongoing management of various pharmacy/medicines management IT applications including EMIS (ASCribe) or JAC (Well Sky), FMD, Powergate and Refine/Define, generating reports as necessary. They will also continue to work as a Pharmacy Technician in a leadership role in the dispensary checking prescriptions and dispensing. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. 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 Education or training qualification Accredited Checking Technician A1 NVQ assessor Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy or equivalent experience as a qualified pharmacy technician. Experience of databases, data analysis and reporting; in particular, familiarity with EPMA systems. Experience in training others/staff mentoring. Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, policies, detailed user information documentation, guidelines and protocols and monitoring their implementation. Desirable Mental health pharmacy experience. Pharmacy IT management experience/IT networking infrastructures and technical experience. EPMA management experience Experience of working in the NHS 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 patient's own drugs (POD) and self-medication. Knowledge of use of medicines within hospital and community settings. Skills Essential Able to identify and act on potential drug-related anomalies and assess the urgency of medicines-related issues. 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 any or all of (i) EPMA systems, (ii) the EMIS (ASCribe) and JAC (Well Sky) hospital pharmacy IT systems, (iii) FMD requirements and software, (iv) Powergate. 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 Education or training qualification Accredited Checking Technician A1 NVQ assessor Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy or equivalent experience as a qualified pharmacy technician. Experience of databases, data analysis and reporting; in particular, familiarity with EPMA systems. Experience in training others/staff mentoring. Experience of writing Standard Operating Procedures, policies, detailed user information documentation, guidelines and protocols and monitoring their implementation. Desirable Mental health pharmacy experience. Pharmacy IT management experience/IT networking infrastructures and technical experience. EPMA management experience Experience of working in the NHS 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 patient's own drugs (POD) and self-medication. Knowledge of use of medicines within hospital and community settings. Skills Essential Able to identify and act on potential drug-related anomalies and assess the urgency of medicines-related issues. 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 any or all of (i) EPMA systems, (ii) the EMIS (ASCribe) and JAC (Well Sky) hospital pharmacy IT systems, (iii) FMD requirements and software, (iv) Powergate. 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. 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. 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)