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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 8b
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
407-WCCSS-6974428
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£62,215 - £72,293 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/03/2025 23:59
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Principal Pharmacist - ePMA and Digital Medicines Management

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021

We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.

We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce

Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.Ìý

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background and from people with a disability; these groups are currently under-represented at senior level, we value diversity within our Trust and are working to achieve equality in our recruitment.
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COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at ) where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current Government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
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Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant.Ìý The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.Ìý As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.

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Job overview

This is a key role within our organisation and exciting time to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust as we embark on our ePMA journey. The post holder will actively contribute and participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of an ePMA system across the organisation. The post holder will also play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of all clinical digital systems involving medicines.Ìý

Main duties of the job

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.

Take responsibility for ensuring processes are in place including regular complex audits to identify and manage risks associated with ePMA implementation including development and implementation of associated action plans to mitigate the risks.Ìý

To lead the development, delivery and optimisation of digital clinical systems involving medicines.Ìý

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.Ìý

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main 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 provide expert clinical advice and leadership during the configuration, installation, configuration and validation of the new ePMA system.

Take responsibility for ensuring processes are in place including regular complex audits to identify and manage risks associated with ePMA implementation including development and implementation of associated action plans to mitigate the risks.Ìý

To lead the development and delivery of Trust-wide initiatives and projects relating to ePMA as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

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.

Ensure robust training plans are developed and implemented for all levels and types of staff, both clinical and non-clinical to ensure safe and effective use of the ePMA system. ÌýEvaluate impact of training and amend as needed.Ìý

ÌýAttend 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.

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.Ìý

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 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 and that systems are adequately maintained andÌý
To review and respond to national advice and guidance from bodies such as NHS England/Improvement and NHS Digital.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Masters Degree in Pharmacy
  • Registered with the GPhC
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD
  • Registered independent prescriber
  • Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Project management e.g. PRINCE

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with and managing an ePMA system
  • Experience of working with and managing clinical digital systems involving medicines
  • Experience of development in a service area
  • Experience of project delivery and change management
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of implementing an ePMA system

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Evidence of leadership skills/abilities
  • Highly skilled at using a variety of complex clinical IT systems
  • To be able to manage own service within the given financial/staffing constraints.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to confer complex information to clinical staff and patients.
Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Louise Chamberlain
Job title
Deputy Chief Pharmacist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922721172
Additional information

Extension 3059

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