Digital Clinical Specialist (ePMA)

NHS; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Digital Clinical Specialist to implement an ePMA system within their multidisciplinary team. The role involves utilizing nursing experience to design innovative workflows and providing clinical support and training. Knowledge of NHS digital systems and active NMC registration are required. The position is part-time, fixed-term for 12 months, with a salary range of £39,263 to £47,280 per annum pro rata. Flexibility in working patterns is offered.

Qualifications

• Wide range of post-registration nursing/midwifery experience.
• Experience with ePMA systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of ePMA systems.
• Deliver training sessions to nursing workforce.
• Support nursing workforce transition to digital solutions.

Skills

Active NMC registration

Experience with NHS digital systems

Experience delivering training

Knowledge of digital transformation agenda

Education

BSc degree in relevant subject

Job description

Job Summary

Velindre University NHS Trust (VUNHST) is implementing an electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system across all care settings. The Digital Clinical Specialist (ePMA) will have a key role within the multi‑disciplinary team responsible for the successful delivery of the VUNHST ePMA solution to assure the safe, clinical and cost‑effective use of medicines.

0.5 WTE.
Secondment for 12 months. To apply for the secondment, line‑manager permission is required. Alternatively, a fixed‑term contract may be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will: use extensive nursing experience and knowledge of medicines management and existing medicines administration processes to contribute to the design of new ways of working associated with ePMA.

Use specialist knowledge and digital skills to provide clinical advice to the Programme team and support the development, testing, training and implementation of the digital system across all Trust sites.

Assist the Chief Nursing Information Officer (ePMA) and the Senior Nurse for Digital (ePMA) by informing and contributing to the implementation, training and delivery plans for the system, including delivering training sessions to the nursing workforce and the wider multidisciplinary team.

A large part of the role will involve being highly visible in the clinical areas, promoting the ePMA digital transformation and acting as a link for communication and engagement between the digital Programme and the clinical settings. This will include supporting the nursing workforce to transition from current paper‑based processes to the new digital solution.

Organise own workload to deliver the delegated programme aims, with support from the Chief Nursing Information Officer (ePMA) and the Senior Nurse for Digital (ePMA).

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Welsh language skills are desirable.

About Us

Velindre University NHS Trust is proud of the specialist services delivered across Wales, including the cutting‑edge Velindre Cancer Centre and the award‑winning Welsh Blood Service, together with robust corporate functions that unify both divisions. The Trust hosts the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales, and has extensive partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce striving to provide prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles, playing a vital role in the communities it serves and plying ambitious plans for future service improvement. We maintain core values of accountability, boldness, caring and dynamism, ensuring the best possible care for patients and donors.

Visit our website to find out more: https://velindre.nhs.wales/

Details

• Date posted: 28 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,263 to £47,280 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: 120-NMR767-1125
• Job location: Velindre Cancer Centre, Velindre Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 2TL

Job Description

The full job description and person specification are available in supporting documents or can be viewed in Trac by clicking Apply now.

The post holder will also contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.

Person Specification

Essential

• Active NMC registration
• BSc degree in relevant subject, or equivalent experience
• Wide range of post‑registration nursing / midwifery experience
• Experience with a wide range of NHS digital systems
• Experience of delivering training within the NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of the digital transformation agenda in health care
• PG Cert Independent Prescribing Practice qualification
• Previous experience of ePMA systems
• Wide range of experience with digital systems

Additional Requirements & Registration

Disclosures and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS submission.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Further information: UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information: NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Velindre University NHS Trust
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL

Employer's website: https://velindre.nhs.wales/