Lead Pharmacist- ePMA and Digital Medicines Management + EDC
2 weeks ago
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our pharmacy team at a senior level. We are looking for an experienced pharmacist to support the implementation and further development of an Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.
They will also play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of all clinical digital systems involving medicines and work closely with the Pharmacy IT, Digital Services, wider pharmacy teams and clinical staff across the Trust to ensure that clinical digital solutions are developed and maintained to reflect the current and future needs of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Support the implementation and further development of an Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) system across the Trust, and They will also play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of all clinical digital systems involving medicines.
Act as a role model and expert practitioner for staff, particularly in areas of service improvement, change management and project management, with a focus on developing and deploying digital medicines management solutions and managing complex clinical and service transformation.
Work closely with the Pharmacy IT, Digital Services, wider pharmacy teams and clinical staff to ensure that clinical digital solutions are developed and maintained to reflect the current and future needs of the organisation.
Provide a high level of pharmaceutical support, advice and information to medical, nursing, and other healthcare staff providing clinical care, and contribute to the strategic development of pharmacy services throughout the Trust.
Support the provisions of the ePMA on-call service as and when required and support the main pharmacy service in the provision of normal and extended hour's pharmacy service for weekends and bank holidays.
Maintain registration, as a pharmacist, with the General Pharmaceutical Council, and to act in accordance with the code of ethics.
About us
The post holder will be a key member of the Digital Services ePMA project team working closely with relevant stakeholders within pharmacy and the wider organisation.
The pharmacy department at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is also undergoing some exciting and positive developments with a key focus on the growth of individuals who work here. Therefore, this a great opportunity to be part of this new change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the implementation of ePMA across the Trust and ensure that solution adoption and associated clinical transformation are successful, working closely with the Pharmacy IT, Clinical Stakeholders, Trust IT, and all other relevant parties. To contribute to the installation, configuration and testing of new functionality of an ePMA system during project implementation. Be a key member of the ePMA team, contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline and report progress on the areas for which the post holder is responsible. To provide development and support for the clinical aspects of the ePMA system. Support with organising and managing ePMA clinical steering group meetings. Attend and give feedback on the current status of projects to the relevant Project Board and/or Medicines Management Group (MMG). In conjunction with the Digital Services project management team produce all project documentation, including a project initiation document, communication plan, risk and issues logs etc. which describes the work to be undertaken and achieved, while ensuring any guidance adheres to existing Trust Policy and Procedures. Undertake an analysis of the risks and issues pertaining to the project and have an awareness of the differing external influences and their impact on the project. To support, develop, implement, and continuously review ePMA contingency plans to ensure patient safety and service delivery are maintained during planned downtime or in the event of system failure. To assist in the day-to-day management of the ePMA system including the documentation of operational procedural material on the use and management of the system. To help coordinate aspects of the ePMA system and ensure any ePMA related incidents are prioritised, logged, resolved and/or escalated to Pharmacy IT, ePMA Operational Group, the Trust IT team or the Medicines Management Group as needed. To liaise with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure clinical systems are delivered within agreed timescales and within the scope of the project specification. To provide assurance that new clinical systems are safe, fit for purpose and maintain good information governance practice and GDPR. To ensure safe and smooth system transition from project implementation to business as usual. To ensure Business as Usual systems are adequately maintained and resourced. To regularly audit, analyse, interpret, and validate data to identify anomalies, resolve problems and ensure data integrity. To review and respond to national advice and guidance from bodies such as NHS England /Improvement and NHS Digital. To review and respond to security and safety notifications from system suppliers, the Trust IT department, NHS Digital and other system providers, To maintain own training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) to be able to fulfill requirements for providing pharmacy input to system configuration and developments. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Masters Degree in Pharmacy (or equiv.) Current UK professional registration as a Pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy diploma or equivalent advanced experience
Desirable
Independent Prescriber Previous experience of responsibility for the design/build/deployment of a standalone, or integrated large scale ePMA system Configuration or managing a Pharmacy system SQL and/or other database interrogation and reporting
Experience
Essential
Computer literate, particularly word processing spread sheets, email and use of practice clinical systems and internet searching Experienced at working with and influencing senior medical and nursing staff, including communicating highly complex information Experience of providing prescribing and medicines management advice Suitable Hospital pharmacy or other healthcare setting experience post registration
Desirable
Experience at a directorate or department pharmacist level Experience in line managing staff and conducting appraisals
Skills
Essential
Able to manage change Able to communicate effectively in a calm, courteous manner to patients and all levels of colleagues Able to be able to present clinical and complex information to groups and individuals Able to provide written information in a concise readable manner for patients and colleagues
Desirable
Proven ability to exercise project management skills Able to use research skills-
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