Advanced Pharmacist: Electronic Prescribing & Medicine Administration

Sheffield Children's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Pharmacist to support the EPMA system's development and management. The role involves collaboration with the pharmacy and digital teams to ensure patient safety and effective medicines management.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist with GPhC registration and postgraduate diploma.
• Post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy and EPMA systems.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and management of EPMA in clinical areas.
• Contribute to system configuration, validation, testing, and deployment.
• Ensure patient safety and data accuracy in EPMA system.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Knowledge of EPMA regulations

Knowledge of Medicines management

Experience of change management

Experience of service development

Education

MPharm or equivalent

GPhC registration

Postgraduate Diploma (Clinical or IT)

Leadership or Management Qualification

IT or Project Management Qualification

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Advanced Pharmacist: Electronic Prescribing & Medicine Administration

The closing date is 27 May 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Advanced Pharmacist to support the development, and ongoing management of the EPMA system across Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. You will work within the pharmacy EPMA team in collaboration with the Trust Digital Team.

About You:

You are a qualified pharmacist (MPharm or equivalent) with GPhC registration and a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or IT. You bring a wealth of post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy, and a sound understanding of EPMA systems. You are self-motivated, adaptable, and able to engage well with team members.

Main duties of the job

You will report to the Lead Pharmacist (EPMA), and your responsibilities will include:

Support the implementation and management of EPMA in designated clinical areas (e.g., outpatient services or off-site locations)

Contribute to system configuration, validation, testing, and deployment

Support the build and development of the EPMA system, to align with the Trust formulary

Ensure the EPMA system upholds patient safety, data accuracy, and secure access

Deputise for the Lead Pharmacist for EPMA

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of EPMA regulations
• Knowledge of Medicines management
• Communication skills with clinical colleagues
• Organisation skills to deadlines
• Prioritisation and working under pressure
• Experience of change management
• Experience of service developement
• Knowledge of education delivery

Qualifications and Training

• MPharm or equivalent
• GPhC registration
• Postgraduate Diploma (Clinical or IT)
• Leadership or Management Qualification
• IT or Project Management Qualification
• Membership of RPS or NPPG

Experience

• Clinical pharmacy experience
• Experience of service/personnel management
• Evidence of CPD
• Experience of EPMA systems
• Experience of medicines management in paediatrics

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.

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