Digital Medicines Lead

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dartford is seeking a Digital Medicines Lead to oversee the ePMA system, optimize medication safety, and support a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have experience in digital health and clinical governance. This is a vital role for enhancing patient care and requires a strong commitment to quality improvement and diversity.

Qualifications

• Experienced pharmacy professional with leadership knowledge.
• Strong background in digital medicines and ePMA systems.
• Proven ability to train and support clinical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust lead for our inpatient ePMA system, BetterMeds.
• Drive deployment and continuous improvement of the system.
• Support and train the Digital Health Team.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary team

Clinical governance experience

Digital health training and support

Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement

Job description

Overview

12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity

Could you be our new Digital Medicines Lead?

• Are you passionate about improving medication safety, but looking to be able to deliver that at a whole-system level?
• Do you believe that digital transformation is as much about people and processes as it is about technology?
• Are you an experienced pharmacy professional with a strong background of leadership in the multidisciplinary team?

If it's a yes to all of that, you could be the perfect person to join the Digital Transformation Team, and be the clinical and operational lead for our BetterMeds ePMA system!

This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.

Responsibilities

• The postholder will be responsible for all medicines optimisation aspects of the Trust Electronic Patient Record (EPR), including, but not limited to, being the Trust lead for our inpatient ePMA system, BetterMeds.
• Lead wider deployment of the system into new specialities, drive continuous improvement and optimisation of the live system, and lead the clinical governance processes that wrap around digital medicines.
• Be the professional link between the Trust EPR programme and Pharmacy Services, and be part of the clinical leadership and clinical safety team for the EPR, supporting ePMA maintenance and development.
• Support and train other members of the Digital Health Team to ensure the ePMA and wider digital medicines ecosystem has robust and resilient support that addresses the needs of the whole clinical team.
• Maintain a specific focus on the Trust strategic pillar 'Journey to Outstanding', and the enabling pillars of Digital and Data.

Qualifications and requirements

• Experienced pharmacy professional with leadership in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical governance experience related to digital medicines and ePMA systems.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and support clinical staff in a digital health context.
• Commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) as the organisation model of change.
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
• Willingness to engage with the organisation's diversity and inclusion commitments.

About us / Additional information

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julia Scott
Job title: Associate Director of Clinical Quality
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01322 428100