EPR EPMA Technician | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for an EPMA Technician to assist in delivering and managing their electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration System. The successful candidate will establish professional relationships and facilitate training across teams to ensure successful implementation of the system. This position requires strong communication skills, adaptability, and experience in pharmacy and IT.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and experienced pharmacy technician.
• Experience in IT is preferred.
• Ability to provide clear communication between multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional working relationships with stakeholders.
• Plan and record training sessions for clinical staff.
• Analyze potential blockers and escalate issues as necessary.

Skills

Strong interest in IT

Communication skills

Ability to analyze errors

Adaptability

Job description

About the Programme

Mid and South Essex Foundation NHS Trust (MSEFT) and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (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.

We have exciting opportunities to join the Nova programme in the role of EPMA Technician and to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

Position: EPMA Technician

We are looking for highly skilled and experienced pharmacy technicians 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 across sites at MSEFT and/or EPUT.

Main Duties

• Establish a professional working relationship with all necessary stakeholders linking to the EPMA Project.
• Able to provide clear communication between multiple teams including external supplier, clinical staff and pharmacy.
• Ability to adapt your communication style to suit the audience.
• To plan training sessions and record training records for EPMA project, providing audit trails to ensure all training for clinical staff is completed prior to ‘Go-Live’.
• Analyse any potential blockers or areas of concern and then escalation to senior members.
• Analyse any errors in the project and identify risks, hazards and then work with the lead to mitigate these hazards.

About the 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.

Additional Information

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025.