We have embarked on a programme to implement a single Electronic Patient Record (EPR) as part of the NHS digital health ongoing initiative across the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (NWAHC). The collaborative is made up of three acute hospitals in Norfolk and Waveney:
* James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH)
* Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH)
* The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)
This is a unique opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to create a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals throughout Norfolk and Waveney. We are dedicated to advancing our digital capabilities in alignment with our long-term strategic goals, ensuring a high standard of patient care and safety for our diverse communities.
The acute hospitals in Norfolk are a vital part of the health and social care system. Our digital mission is an essential part of our transformation into a post-modern healthcare system.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking 2 EPR Pharmacy Specialists to work in conjunction with the EPR Chief Pharmacy Information Officer and other members of the Pharmacy EPR Team to design, build and test the pharmacy component and interconnected modules of the Electronic Patient Record (EPR). This is a project-based operational post, and the post holder would be expected to work on their own initiative within guidelines and directions from the EPR Chief Pharmacy Information Officer and to supervise other members of the EPR Pharmacy Team.
You'll be involved in the 'define, scope, manage and deliver' of the Norfolk & Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative (N&WAHC) EPR programme Pharmacy Design Build & Test project, using defined industry standard methodologies and best practice. They will support the planning of all work related to each Meditech 'sprint' and monitor progress against plan.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff! The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity. We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
* Opportunity to work on a wide range of innovative projects, which improve patient experience and outcomes.
* Flexibility to work within a collaborative office space at Norfolk County Hall, at one of the 3-Acute hospitals and from home.
* Work with a multi-disciplinary team of experienced Clinicians, Technicians, Digital Nurses, and Data Scientists.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified pharmacist or pharmacy technician registered with GPhC.
* Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment.
* Significant clinical pharmacy knowledge and experience.
Skills
Essential
* Able to interpret complex clinical data.
* Knowledge of national guidelines relating to medicines and pharmaceutical practice.
Attitude, Aptitude
Essential
* Able to work as part of a team or as an individual with a flexible approach to duties.
* Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
* Effective role model, demonstrating the Collaborative's values of QEHKL's Living our values NNUH's PRIDE values JPUH's CARER Values.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
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