Principal Pharmacy Technician

Job summary The world of Digital Health is expanding and evolving.
It is high on the priority list in National agendas and locally for us in York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We plan to radically change the Organisation's digital landscape and implement an entirely new Electronic Patient record (EPR).
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in possibly the biggest transformational programme this Organisation will undertake this decade and even beyond.
We are building a pharmacy EPMA team who will work closely alongside the wider clinical digital change team which will be pivotal in designing, developing, and implementing the new EPR across the Organisation.
This will be an opportunity to transform the quality of care for our patients and revolutionise the working day for our colleagues utilising digital systems.
The is an entirely new role that is being created with funding from the EPR project.
The aim of the role is to support our strategic priorities in pharmacy and across the wider trust and bring energy and passion for delivering results that make a difference to our patients.
It is an opportunity to embrace truly unique and transformative working ways and environments.
We are looking for someone with a background as a pharmacy technician who has excellent knowledge of pharmacy processes to work cross site to positively support pharmacy staff.
Main duties of the job This role will foster engagement and transformation within the programme workstreams and will support pharmacy involvement, system training and education whilst ensuring clinical safety throughout.
You must possess excellent communication skills and act as an advocate for staff working in pharmacy as well as wider groups of clinical staff, ensuring best practice through the adoption of digital solutions.
This position serves as a fundamental resource for designing, implementing, and optimising configuration, workflows, and system functionalities.
This will help us to improve usability and efficiency of the Trust's clinical systems, tools, and healthcare solutions, supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
The post holder will supplement the planning and delivery of role-based training and education to optimise the functionality of the EPR and provide ongoing support to clinical staff.
They will maintain documentation, promote staff digital engagement, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement digital transformation.
We are looking for someone who has experience in using digital systems and will be confident in understanding the functionality within the new EPR.
You will also be able to demonstrate competence in service development and/or project management.
There will a requirement in this role to undertake duties within the pharmacy service and therefore you will have excellent knowledge and skills in pharmacy processes.
About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early.
You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities.
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.
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As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can.
We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification Experience and Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the trust digital strategy and national digital strategies.
oExperience using an electronic patient record oKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
oKnowledge of legislation, and pharmacy law and ethics in relation to clinical duties that may be undertaken oKnowledge of clinical governance, medicines management, risk management, health and safety and the wider health service.
oExperience of involvement in service improvement, project work and managing change.
oExperience of planning and implementing changes to services and procedures in clinical area Desirable oExperience of line management responsibilities oRecognised training, coaching or mentoring qualification or equivalent experience.
oAudit or research experience oExperience using or maintaining digital systems oEvidence of negotiation and influencing skills.
oExperience in providing formal training or teaching sessions.
oExperience of planning and implementing change in services or clinical areas.
Qualifications and Training Essential oBTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
oQCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post or equivalent experience.
oRegistered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) oACT or PIPC qualification Desirable Formal leadership and management training ECDL or equivalent Skills and Abilities Essential oAbility to communicate and present complex information to a range of health service staff and users, both verbally and written in an engaging way oEvidence of excellent administration skills.
oExcellent time management skills and ability to prioritise own workload and respond appropriately to urgent situations oIT skills including data interpretation, written and communication skills oExcellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
oExperience in leadership and management oHighly adaptive to changing circumstances and situations Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills Personal Aptitude Essential A passion for driving change Flexible and adaptable Motivated and enthusiastic Ability to work well in a team and develop working relationships Ability to respond positively to change, modernisation and new ways of working Skills in line management and leadership.
Have a broad understanding of current pharmacy processes Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others Manage complex and competing issues staying calm under pressure Supports colleagues of all grades Willingness to travel between trust sites.
Desire to expand knowledge and skills in digital technologies.