Lead Pharmacist ePMA and Clinical Informatics Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Lead Pharmacist to spearhead the implementation of an innovative electronic prescribing system. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence digital healthcare transformation and enhance patient care through effective medicines optimisation. The successful candidate will lead the development of clinical IT programmes, ensuring the safe use of medicines while managing a talented team. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of healthcare technology, contributing to the strategic planning and quality assurance of pharmacy services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving healthcare delivery in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical informatics and pharmacy management.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage IT projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and management of clinical IT programmes.
• Ensure quality assurance of IT software and systems related to ePMA.
• Provide expert training and support for pharmacy staff on clinical systems.

Skills

Clinical Informatics

Medicines Optimisation

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Training and Development

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Qualification in Clinical Pharmacy

Tools

Electronic Patient Record (EPR)

ePMA System

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Pharmacist – ePMA and Clinical Informatics to play a pivotal role in the implementation, development, and maintenance of our electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) system. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of digital healthcare and make a tangible impact on patient care and pharmacy services.

As an organisation, we are on the brink of a major transformation with the rollout of a new Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system. This is your chance to be at the forefront of digital change, ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines through innovative technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of clinical IT programmes with a focus on medicines optimisation.
2. Lead on the installation, configuration and testing of regular pharmacy catalogue updates to include new medicines.
3. Lead the development and implementation of policies and procedures relevant to Clinical Informatics in Medicines Optimisation.
4. Lead all aspects of quality assuring IT software and systems relating to ePMA, including the provision of relevant, appropriate reports, audits and delivering actions to address any deficiencies or risks.
5. Lead and advise on the IT and Clinical Informatics components of any future technology developments within pharmacy.
6. Be a team leader and arrange the training of pharmacy staff and others as needed to ensure staff are competent to carry out their job roles effectively.
7. Provide expert advice on the development of structured training programmes for users of any clinical informatics system through engagement with the relevant clinical teams.
8. Deliver a clinical pharmacy service in the trust to maintain clinical skills and ensure that any IT developments support such practice.
9. Support the IT requirements of the Trust Smart Pumps for medicines administration.
10. Contribute to the strategic planning of the pharmacy department and the trust’s clinical IT strategy with a focus on medicines optimisation.

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

This advert closes on Thursday 24 Apr 2025.