EPR EPMA Technician | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS Foundation Trust in Chelmsford is seeking a skilled pharmacy technician with a strong interest in IT. You will assist in the implementation of the Careflow Medicines Management ePMA system, support junior staff, and ensure project deliverables are met on time. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and experience in healthcare settings. This role offers a dynamic working environment with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong interest in IT and electronic prescribing systems.
• Experience in working with stakeholders in a healthcare setting.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of the ePMA system to harmonise practices.
• Support and guide junior staff within the project team.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Team management

Job description

Welcome to a new challenge. Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are looking for a highly skilled and experienced pharmacy technician with a strong interest in IT to assist the project team to deliver, manage and develop our electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration System (ePMA).

You will work with the project team to facilitate implementation and successful adoption of our Careflow Medicines Management ePMA on our Broomfield Hospital site.

JOB SUMMARY

1. 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.
2. To lead in the configuration of the system to harmonise current practice within the MSE and the wider EPMA practices.
3. To build and check new drug files, amendments, and system changes for the project.
4. To provide support for all junior staff within the project team.
5. To be a point of escalation for all junior staff within the project team.
6. To participate in ward level.
7. To supervise all activities of junior staff within the project team.
8. 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.
9. To attend multi-disciplinary meetings with stakeholders, providing assurance and information when necessary.
10. To provide information and advice in a timely manner.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward‑thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include

• You will be involved in all areas of the project, supporting the Digital Systems Project Lead and providing support and guidance to Junior members of the project team.
• You will monitor progress of the project and ensure that deliverables are on time.
• You will play a key part in facilitating an upgrade to the EPMA system which is an enabling work for the deployment in Broomfield. Testing, Feature Scoping and Training will play an important part in this.

For further information contact Joshua Barker.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.