Advanced Pharmacist EPMA Critical Care
Job Description
Job title: Advanced Pharmacist EPMA Critical Care
Company: NHS
Job description: This is a new post to support the implementation of electronic prescribing in critical care across the Trust.You will lead on the development, configuration and deployment of the electronic prescribing system within critical care. You will work closely with the CIS Lead Critical Care Nurse, on the roll out of the prescribing component on the system.Main duties of the jobo Ensure that the Critical Care EPMA system meets the functional requirements supporting users of the systems from prescribers, to those administering medications as well as the clinical pharmacy teams as well as any other relevant stakeholderso Ensuring the system is first and foremost focused on usability in addition to the functionality as outlined in the specification.Lead on the roll out of the prescribing element of the system to the critical care unitso You will also act as a champion for the system and a role model for users and team members alike.o Provide support to clinical and non-clinical personnel for the preparation, implementation and delivery of new solutions and processes and provide expertise to users of the new application across the organisation.o Provide a clinical pharmacy service to critical care units as needed, this will support the understanding of prescribing and administration in critical care and how the system needs to function.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted16 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hoursReference number344-5799DCBJob locationsKent and Canterbury HospitalCanterburyCT1 3NGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Significant hospital experience
- Demonstrable experience of service development or service review
- Experience in writing and developing SOPs
Desirable
- Advanced experience of working with electronic medicines management systems
- Experience providing a clinical pharmacy service to critical care
- Project management and report writing
QualificationsEssential
- MPharmS
- Diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge demonstrated
Desirable
- Qualification/short course in leadership or management
- Qualification in project management
SkillsEssential
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- IT skills
OtherEssential
- Applies Trust Values
- Demonstrates understanding of NHS structure and systems
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- Significant hospital experience
- Demonstrable experience of service development or service review
- Experience in writing and developing SOPs
Desirable
- Advanced experience of working with electronic medicines management systems
- Experience providing a clinical pharmacy service to critical care
- Project management and report writing
QualificationsEssential
- MPharmS
- Diploma or equivalent clinical knowledge demonstrated
Desirable
- Qualification/short course in leadership or management
- Qualification in project management
SkillsEssential
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- IT skills
OtherEssential
- Applies Trust Values
- Demonstrates understanding of NHS structure and systems
Expected salary: £53755 – 60504 per year
Location: Canterbury
