Senior Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Informatics | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Bristol is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Informatics to support day-to-day management of pharmacy IT systems. The role involves data reporting, project involvement, and training pharmacy staff. Qualified Pharmacy Technicians with experience in pharmacy IT systems are encouraged to apply. This position is integral to the ongoing digital strategy of the trust.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with registered status.
• Experience with pharmacy IT systems and EPMA is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of reports using data from Pharmacy IT systems.
• Deputise for the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Informatics.
• Support the implementation of the EPMA system.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Education

Qualified Pharmacy Technician with registered status

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

PowerPlatform

Job description

Overview

The Senior Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Informatics will form part of the Pharmacy Clinical Informatics Team, supporting the Lead Pharmacy Technician with the day-to-day management of pharmacy IM&T systems and hardware, at an exciting time for the Trust and its implementation of a new digital strategy including a full Electronic Patient Record, and the introduction of Electronic Prescribing & Medicines Administration (EPMA).

Responsibilities

• Reporting and data analysis: assist in the development of reports using data from Pharmacy IT systems to feed into operational review meetings.
• Assisting in IT projects or supporting other projects with pharmacy IT dependencies.
• Deputising for the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Clinical Informatics in the management of the Pharmacy Stock Control System and other pharmacy IT systems.
• Management of the Prescription Tracking System, including onboarding and training of new users, liaising with the supplier to report and correct system faults, configuring the system to meet ongoing changes to requirements, and managing periodic patches and upgrades.
• Supporting Electronic Prescribing & Medicines Administration team with the implementation, roll-out and BAU support of the EPMA system.
• Duties as a registered Pharmacy Technician to include supporting the dispensary as part of late shift and weekend rota, including accuracy checking under ACT scheme.
• Management of the Pharmacy bespoke PowerPlatform applications.
• Assisting in training pharmacy staff in the use of pharmacy IT systems and EPMA.
• Involvement in projects or ad hoc queries addressing key IT needs in the pharmacy department and leading smaller projects using own initiative.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with registered status.
• Experience with pharmacy IT systems and EPMA is desirable.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to train and support users; effective communication and project involvement at multiple levels.

Additional Information

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. We are committed to treating patients with respect and dignity and to building a team that represents diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. If you are from outside the area, Bristol offers many advantages and transport links.

Closing date: Monday 22 Sep 2025.