Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an EPMA Pharmacist to cover maternity leave to be at the forefront of digital transformation here at CNWL. This post carries a Trustwide remit. It is expected that the post holder will have a keen interest in technology and a passion for how it can be utilised to provide safe patient care. The post involves travelling across the geography of the trust.
Main duties of the job
1. Training and supporting all staff involved with the EPMA process (pharmacy, prescribers, nurses and floorwalkers)
2. Working with the lead clinical informatics pharmacist to deal effectively with any issues arising to ensure that the EPMA system is fit for purpose
3. To act as a champion for EPMA, engaging staff and promoting the benefits of EPMA, ensuring that roll-out is implemented in a safe manner.
Key Responsibilities
1. To assist in the implementation of the business plan for EPMA ensuring a timely delivery of targets
2. To support the Lead Pharmacist and the project team on the development, implementation and on-going management of the EPMA system to ensure delivery of a high level of patient safety and quality of care, efficient use of staff resource and cost-effective prescribing
3. To work collaboratively with senior specialist pharmacists to ensure their input into the EPMA system
4. To support the roll-out of the EPMA system across all sites, including participation in an on-call support system during the implementation phase of the project
Job Responsibilities
Excellent clinical knowledge, attention to detail and good time management are essential. You must be a pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), have completed Clinical Certificate of JPB diploma or equivalent. You will need to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills, have good organisational skills and an ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Training
* MPharm or equivalent
* Completion of Clinical Certificate of JPB diploma or equivalent
* Evidence of continued professional development
* IT Service Management or equivalent experience
Previous Experience
* Significant experience of working in hospital pharmacy
* Evidence of successful project management, operational or strategic change
* Experience of working in a large organisation with a wide range of staffing levels
* Experience of training or managing others
* Experience of managing resources
* Experience of audit and pharmacy practice research
* Experience of working and liaising with Third Party Suppliers
* Strong experience in influencing the application of Digital to working practices
* Experience of process mapping and re-design
* Experience of working with and influencing senior members of the Pharmacy team
* Experience of database maintenance
* Experience in working with service user and carer groups
* Experience of supporting clinical applications within the Trust
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Effective pharmaceutical skills
* Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
* Good interpersonal skills
* Understanding of Information Governance, Digital Security and confidentiality
* Knowledge of National Digital Strategy
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
* Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
* Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
* Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
* Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self, others and workload
* Ability to work accurately under pressure
* Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
* Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
* Previous experience of delivering training
* Identifies own training needs and maintains a portfolio of practice
* Implements findings of pharmacy practice research
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.
Salary: £54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
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