EPR EPMA Pharmacy Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for a professional to lead system configuration and support junior staff in a project team. This role involves effective communication with stakeholders, building drug files, and participation in ward level activities. The ideal candidate will encourage teamwork, supervise junior staff, and collaborate with healthcare analytics for reporting. This position offers the chance to influence patient care for the community while working in a dynamic team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective service when liaising with stakeholders.
• Lead in configuration of the system to harmonise practices.
• Build and check new drug files and system changes.
• Support junior staff within the project team.
• Be a point of escalation for junior staff.
• Participate in ward level activities.
• Supervise activities of junior staff.
• Work with healthcare analytics team for reports.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings with stakeholders.
• Provide information and advice in a timely manner.

Job description

Trusts

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) provides services to the residents of Southend, Basildon, and Chelmsford. It was formed in April 2020 by the merger of Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, and Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex, and Suffolk.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Nova Programme

MSEFT and EPUT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type unified Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system that spans Acute, Mental Health and Community services. The new system will be delivered through the Nova Programme, alongside our commercial partners for this significant transformative journey.

At the heart of our ambitious programme is a commitment to people – our patients, our staff and our community. We believe that the key to successful innovation lies in fostering a supportive, inclusive culture that values every individual’s contribution.

Job Summary

• To provide an effective and professional service when liaising with stakeholders using tact and diplomacy to encourage effective working when dealing with any communication difficulties.
• To lead in the configuration of the system to harmonise current practice within the MSE and the wider EPMA practices.
• To build and check new drug files, amendments, and system changes for the project.
• To provide support for all junior staff within the project team.
• To be a point of escalation for all junior staff within the project team.
• To participate in ward level.
• To supervise all activities of junior staff within the project team.
• To work with healthcare analytic team to configure, test, deploy and train new members on all reports that are used within and external to the system.
• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings with stakeholders, providing assurance and information when necessary.
• To provide information and advice in a timely manner.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025.