To deputise for the lead EPMA pharmacist and support the strategy, design, development and further implementation of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) across the Trust. Provide support and leadership to all organisations developing EPMA systems within the Royal Free Group and Global Digital Exemplar (GDE) fast followers. To maintain and develop further a clinically focused, evidence based EPMA system to ensure information systems support delivery of best practice clinical care.
Main duties of the job
Deputy EPMA Pharmacist - 8a An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic pharmacist to lead the clinical input into the implementation and maintenance of EPMA across the Royal Free London Group. The postholder will assist with the implementation of EPMA, ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff at ward level are clearly defined and are aligned with the EPMA system. About us
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust was awarded Global Digital Exemplar status in 2017 and one of our main sites achieved HIMSS7 validation in 2022 and is known as the most digitally advanced hospital in the NHS. We are looking for a 12 month deputy Lead EPMA pharmacist role to support the Clinical Informatics team in our clinical digitisation department. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications
Pharm or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health (or experience) Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Faculty of Clinical Informatics Member Experience
Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy or digital health Experience in IT and electronic prescribing systems, preferably Cerner Millennium. Experience in delivering formal education and training, on complicated subjects, to large groups Demonstrable experience in supervising others. Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on audit. Experience of the use of data to drive improvements in medicines use Experience working with senior clinicians and informatics professionals Experience working across secondary care setting Skills and Aptitudes
Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to manage time effectively Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels 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 and others workload Ability to work accurately under pressure Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance Previous experience of delivering training Personal Qualities and Attributes
Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall. Reliable with good attendance record Be flexible in responding to demands of the service. Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary. 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. £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working Job locations
Royal Free Hospital as main site but will cover all sites
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Deputy EPMA Pharmacist - 8a An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic pharmacist to lead the clinical input into the implementation and maintenance of EPMA across the Royal Free London Group. The postholder will assist with the implementation of EPMA, ensuring that the roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff at ward level are clearly defined and are aligned with the EPMA system. About us
This is an exciting time to be working at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust was awarded Global Digital Exemplar status in 2017 and one of our main sites achieved HIMSS7 validation in 2022 and is known as the most digitally advanced hospital in the NHS. We are looking for a 12 month deputy Lead EPMA pharmacist role to support the Clinical Informatics team in our clinical digitisation department. Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & professional Qualifications
Pharm or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health (or experience) Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Faculty of Clinical Informatics Member Experience
Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy or digital health Experience in IT and electronic prescribing systems, preferably Cerner Millennium. Experience in delivering formal education and training, on complicated subjects, to large groups Demonstrable experience in supervising others. Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on audit. Experience of the use of data to drive improvements in medicines use Experience working with senior clinicians and informatics professionals Experience working across secondary care setting Skills and Aptitudes
Good written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills Ability to manage time effectively Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels 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 and others workload Ability to work accurately under pressure Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance Previous experience of delivering training Personal Qualities and Attributes
Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking Reliable to work weekends, bank holidays, late nights and oncall. Reliable with good attendance record Be flexible in responding to demands of the service. Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary. 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. £61,927 to £68,676 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS Contract
Fixed term Duration
12 months Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working Job locations
Royal Free Hospital as main site but will cover all sites
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