Lead Pharmacist - ePMA

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Lead Pharmacist at a forward-thinking healthcare provider. This role is pivotal in the implementation and optimization of the electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration System (ePMA), ensuring that clinical and technical support is delivered effectively. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to enhance medicines management and drive improvements in digital literacy among pharmacy staff. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a real difference in patient outcomes. If you are passionate about pharmacy and digital health, this position offers a unique chance to lead innovative initiatives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical pharmacy and ePMA systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and ensure data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the ePMA system.
• Liaise with clinical staff to ensure effective use of ePMA.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Expertise

ePMA System Knowledge

Data Analysis Skills

Training and Support Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist Registration

Tools

ePMA Software

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

This is a key role within our organisation and an exciting time to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust as we embark on our ePMA journey. The post holder will act as a specialist Lead Pharmacist, providing clinical and technical support, configuration and testing expertise, and superuser status for the electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration System(s) (ePMAs) utilised at WHT.

Main duties of the job

1. The post holder will support the Principal Pharmacist - ePMA and Digital Medicines Management in implementing ePMA.
2. Work together with partners such as IT to ensure that the ePMA system is used to support medicines optimisation initiatives.
3. Support the Principal Pharmacist - ePMA and Digital Medicines Management in developing reports and dashboards to maximise the benefits of the ePMA system and demonstrate its effectiveness in medicines optimisation.
4. Support and help provide training for ePMA for all staff groups across the Trust.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023, significantly improving emergency care facilities and capacity, and providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

We are committed to welcoming and making everyone feel valued at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, embodying the Trust's values and behaviours. We promote a culture based on fairness, respect, honesty, and trust, with both patients and staff at the heart of all that we do.

Job details

• Posted on: 25 April 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 8a
• Salary: £53,755 to £72,293 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 407-WCCSS-7099525
• Location: Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Moat Road, Walsall, WS2 9PS

Job responsibilities

1. To support the implementation, maintenance, and future development of the ePMA system, working closely with the Pharmacy ePMA team.
2. To be a superuser for the ePMA system, developing routine housekeeping to ensure optimal performance.
3. To ensure clear processes and timeframes for changes to the EPMA system that can be measured and reported.
4. Develop governance arrangements for workflows and drug file templates, ensuring implementation and adherence.
5. Liaise with the ePMA system supplier for maintenance and development of system functions and upgrades.
6. Coordinate ePMA system aspects, ensuring incidents are logged, resolved, and escalated as needed.
7. Support data provision and audits for strategy, service planning, and performance monitoring, including monthly reports on medicines prescribed and administered.
8. Regularly audit, analyze, and interpret complex data to identify anomalies and ensure data integrity.
9. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in medical, pharmaceutical, and digital health practices.
10. Undertake projects at the discretion of the Principal Pharmacist - ePMA and Digital Medicines Management.
11. Facilitate improvements in digital literacy among Pharmacy staff in readiness for ePMA implementation.
12. Review and grade risk assessments related to ePMA and develop related policies and procedures.
13. Liaise with clinical staff to ensure effective use of ePMA.
14. Support error monitoring systems and manage Key Performance Indicators.