Job summary An exciting 12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our LUHFT Pharmacy EPMA/EPR team. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has embarked on a journey to provide great care for our patients. We are a front line digitisation trail blazer on the national EPR programme. Together we will underpin the care that our hospitals provide with a robust digital infrastructure, comprehensive suite of digital solutions and a wealth of digital intelligence. Our digital strategy clearly sets out our great ambition, which delivers a progressive and cohesive portfolio of digital solutions to front-line staff Main duties of the job The post holder will work closely with the Pharmacy IT Systems Manager in the deployment and development of Electronic Prescribing and Administration (EPMA) and IT solutions within the trust. Supporting the design, delivery, and audit of a training programme for IT, pharmacy, and other healthcare professionals in the use of electronic prescribing. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 287-CEF-506-24 Job locations Liverpool Innovation Park Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1) Assist with the management of all aspects of pharmacy IT systems with appropriate liaison with system suppliers and LUHFT Pharmacy and IM&T staff to ensure the continued delivery of their functions 2) To assist in the project management of all upgrades of the electronic prescribing system and ensure all software functions have been tested before going live, and advise on the potential impact within the department. 3) To manage electronic prescribing files and parameters, continually audit data integrity. 4) Assist with the design and maintenance of standing operating procedures (SOP) and training materials to ensure that pharmacy staff know how to operate Pharmacy IT systems correctly 5) Deliver training to Pharmacy staff in the use of Pharmacy IT systems 6) Where appropriate, facilitate & support in relation to Pharmacy IT systems 7) Support the Lead Pharmacist for Electronic Prescribing and IT systems manager 8) Managing data reports from the electronic prescribing system for KPIs and governance monitoring 9) Perform the professional role in dispensing & dispensing final checking activities to support dispensing through put and maintain competence in the role Job description Job responsibilities Key Responsibilities 1) Assist with the management of all aspects of pharmacy IT systems with appropriate liaison with system suppliers and LUHFT Pharmacy and IM&T staff to ensure the continued delivery of their functions 2) To assist in the project management of all upgrades of the electronic prescribing system and ensure all software functions have been tested before going live, and advise on the potential impact within the department. 3) To manage electronic prescribing files and parameters, continually audit data integrity. 4) Assist with the design and maintenance of standing operating procedures (SOP) and training materials to ensure that pharmacy staff know how to operate Pharmacy IT systems correctly 5) Deliver training to Pharmacy staff in the use of Pharmacy IT systems 6) Where appropriate, facilitate & support in relation to Pharmacy IT systems 7) Support the Lead Pharmacist for Electronic Prescribing and IT systems manager 8) Managing data reports from the electronic prescribing system for KPIs and governance monitoring 9) Perform the professional role in dispensing & dispensing final checking activities to support dispensing through put and maintain competence in the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) with appropriate underpinning knowledge BTEC level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking (or equivalent) Registration with General Pharmaceutical Society Experience with Pharmacy Electronic Prescribing systems Desirable QCF Level 4 management qualification (or equivalent) Experience Essential Demonstrable previous experience of working as a technician leader in a busy pharmacy environment Proven dispensary and clinical development projects Proven pro-active approach Evidence of continuous professional developmen Human resources experience Effective management of staff Desirable Proven management through delegation and achieving through others Proven record in management of change Appraising staff Experience of managing the recruitment process and chairing interviews. Person Specification Qualifications Essential QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services (or equivalent) with appropriate underpinning knowledge BTEC level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Checking (or equivalent) Registration with General Pharmaceutical Society Experience with Pharmacy Electronic Prescribing systems Desirable QCF Level 4 management qualification (or equivalent) Experience Essential Demonstrable previous experience of working as a technician leader in a busy pharmacy environment Proven dispensary and clinical development projects Proven pro-active approach Evidence of continuous professional developmen Human resources experience Effective management of staff Desirable Proven management through delegation and achieving through others Proven record in management of change Appraising staff Experience of managing the recruitment process and chairing interviews. 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 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool Innovation Park Edge Lane Liverpool L7 9NJ Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)