EPR Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (EPMA Clinical Lead) - #146004

Job Overview

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.

The Nova Programme

EPUT and MSEFT are embarking on the implementation of a UK first of type Unified Electronic Patient Record (UEPR) 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 an exciting opportunity to join the Nova programme in the role of Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (ePMA Clinical Lead) at EPUT, to be part of our mission and successful delivery of the programme.

Main duties of the job

The role requires a competent professional with the clinical and leadership skills needed to act as the clinical lead for the development, planning and implementation of electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA).

You will provide professional leadership for the development of the clinical aspects of ePMA, ensuring that the clinical configuration meets user, commissioner and statutory requirement to delivery maximum benefit to the Trust. You will work collaboratively, as part of the Trust’s pharmacy senior management team, and with clinical and operational leaders outside the department in the implementation of EPMA.

You will support the Director of Pharmacy, Deputy Chief Pharmacists and Pharmacy Operational Business Manager in the delivery of the vision and priorities for EPMA and will provide expert advice about electronic prescribing and medicines administration to members of the pharmacy team, directorate, Trust and wider health economy.

You will maintain a portfolio of clinical activity on a sessional basis at a level commensurate with an advanced pharmacist to maintain a broad understanding of the context in which clinical IT systems are used, and to facilitate the release of other pharmacy staff to contribute to the implementation of EPMA. To work within clinical competence, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, to provide highly specialised advice in medicines optimisation across the interface.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

To actively contribute to, and participate in, the development of EPMA within the Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, working closely with the ePMA Project Manager, System Manager, other project support staff and the system supplier.

To provide expert clinical advice and leadership during the configuration, installation and validation of the ePMA system, working with the Pharmacy Technician (Analysis, IT and Procurement) and Pharmacy Business Operational Manager in relation to integration with the pharmacy IT system and with the Medication Safety Officer to promote the safe use of medicines across the Trust,

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

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.

Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Important Professional References

Make sure that as a part of your application you have professional references with business contract information covering your last three year employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.

As a newly appointed employee you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post, the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.

Applications for Job Share are positively welcomed.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email [email protected] and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.

The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.

Covid Vaccination

Although Covid vaccinations are no longer a mandatory requirement within the NHS we continue to encourage and support the vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against Covid19. The safety of our staff and patients is a top priority for us at EPUT.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing [email protected] .