Senior Pharmacy Technician – Electronic Prescribing Support

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, Fellowship; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team. This role involves managing electronic prescribing systems and providing training to staff. Candidates should have a strong background in pharmacy services within a hospital setting and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 independent counselling service

Learning and development opportunities

Easy and quick transport links

Attractive benefits and discounts

Free Pilates classes

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience managing audits and developing action plans.
• Previous experience in an EPMA/ Pharmacy Digital medicine team.
• Good communication skills with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic prescribing and pharmacy digital medicine.
• Provide training and support for pharmacy staff on EPMA systems.
• Supervise and train pharmacy technicians and ATOs.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ level 3/BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science

Registered as a pharmacy technician with GPhC

Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMIS Pharmacy

Meditech EPR

Job description

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Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated band 6 pharmacy technician to join our Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will be required to work across all Moorfields sites.

The successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and previous experience working within change management and Pharmacy digital team. Previous ophthalmic pharmacy experience is not required; however, a solid background in providing a pharmacy service within a hospital setting is essential.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

The post holder will carry out the role of Senior Pharmacy Technician for Electronic Prescribing Support will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of electronic prescribing and pharmacy digital medicine.
• Supporting the lead and specialist pharmacists as well as the Lead Pharmacy Technician- Pharmacy EPR systems manager to support electronic prescribing across all Moorfields sites and to ensure that the service delivery at Moorfields network sites is carried out in accordance with trust and department policy and procedure.
• To act as the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team first point of contact for the Trust Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration (EPMA) systems.
• To assist in the development, build, piloting and ongoing management of the EPMA systems.
• To maintain the drug / product files, required system administration and tasks necessary for the ongoing use of the EPMA systems
• To provide training, information, and advice to pharmacy, medical, nursing, optometry staff, and other allied health care professionals on electronic prescribing.
• Act as line manager to Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs) and apprentices.
• The post holder will be required to work with and provide operational cover for other Senior Pharmacy technicians to ensure a safe and effective clinical Pharmacy service is maintained.
  
  

Working for our organisation

At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:

• Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
• Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 independent counselling service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Easy and quick transport links
• A range of attractive benefits and discounts
• Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills
• Flexible working friendly organisation
  
  

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Pharmacy – Digital Medicine and Electronic Prescribing

• Participate in the design, build and implementation of the Trust EPMA systems, applying the knowledge, skills and training of a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Be an expert super-user for the EPMA systems.
• Support the build and configure parts of the EPMA systems.
• Support the maintenance of the EPMA systems.
• To be responsible for updating and maintenance of drug / product files, system administration requirements and system housekeeping tasks & reports within the EPMA systems.
• To be responsible for the First Databank / NHS Trud data monthly download within EPMA systems
• Maintain an auditable system of documentation of changes and enhancements to the EPMA systems.
  
  

Supervisory And Training Responsibilities

• Provide day to day supervision, support, and training to rotational pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers (ATOs).
• To be proactively involved in the development of highly specialist education, training materials and user guides and training to clinical staff, and other staff involved in using the ePMA system.
• Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician in facilitating clinical assessments for Pharmacy staff working within the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team.
• Support the Lead Pharmacist and Lead Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacy EPR Systems Manager in the development of roles for the Pharmacy Digital Medicine Team.
• To be responsible for own continuing professional development in line with professional requirements in order to continue to update clinical knowledge and skills.
  
  

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Person specification

Education / qualification

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 3/BTEC equivalent in Pharmaceutical Science
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with GPhC
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification or working towards
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Practice Supervisor course or equivalent
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of managing audits, developing action plans and reassessing
• Previous experience of working within an EPMA/ Pharmacy Digital medicine team
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ophthalmology experience
• Experience of managing audits, developing action plans and reassessing
  
  

Skills / Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) with members of the public and other healthcare professionals
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively autonomously and as part of a team
• Computer literate - Ability to use Microsoft office applications
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience using EMIS Pharmacy / Ascribe
• Experience using Meditech EPR
  
  

Personal qualities

Essential criteria

• Motivated team player
• Demonstrate initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Flexible to working evening and weekend shifts if required
  
  

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD&PS Senior Pharmacy Technician – Electronic Prescribing (PDF, 298.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 254.1KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
  
  

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name Stephanie Ghartey Job title Lead Pharmacist - EPR and Transformation Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 02072533411

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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