Job summaryImperial currently uses Cerner ePMA, which is shared with Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, London Northwest Hospitals, and The Hillingdon Hospital, as part of North West London Acute Provider Group.Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to learn more and contribute to the development of our ePMA system? Are you self-motivated, have good organisational skills as well as excellent communication skills and the ability to work alongside others?If so we have a post that may be just the thing for you.We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacist to join our electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) team.Main duties of the jobTo provide clinical expertise on the maintenance, development, improvement and change for Cerner electronic prescribing system and administration system.To co-ordinate e-prescribing and medicines administration training for doctors, pharmacy and other staff groups across the Trust to help ensure educated and informed end users.To provide e-prescribing and medicines administration expertise & support to Imperial doctors, nurses, pharmacy, ICT and other staff via semi-formalised helpdesk/email, bleep or phoneTo work with senior leadership on arising issues to ensure that ePMA system is fit for purpose and suitable for use across the Trust.To support senior leadership in the management and co-ordination of ePMA services for all sites at Imperial in line with Trust priorities and pharmacy strategic objectives. To provide on-site in-hours and out of hours support for upgrades to software and hardware for Cerner e-prescribing and medication administration system. To provide on-call support at implementation.To assist with projects involving implementation, optimisation, governance, improvement, quality & safety for Cerner e-prescribing and medication administration system. To convey and promote benefits of ePMA and ensure any implementation is carried out in an effective and safe manner.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.DetailsDate posted10 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary 66,274 to 73,496 a year pa inclusive ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number290-WCCS-2631Job locationsCharing Cross HospitalLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Job description Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalentMember of the GPhCCertificate in Pharmacy PracticeDiploma in clinical pharmacy practiceDesirableFurther qualifications in IT and data managementAppropriate management short courses Experience EssentialComprehensive post registration NHS hospital experience with indepth knowledge of hospital pharmacy services. This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)Extensive experience in use and knowledge of electronic prescribing systemsExperience in management of othersExperience of implementing and managing change, experience of working within a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate options both clinically for patients and technically for systemsDesirableExperience in implementing ePMA in secondary care Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities EssentialAbility to communicate complex informationGood clinical practice knowledgeDemonstrates advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement to manage difficult and ambiguous problemsAbility to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and management Person Specification Education/ Qualifications EssentialMasters Degree in Pharmacy or equivalentMember of the GPhCCertificate in Pharmacy PracticeDiploma in clinical pharmacy practiceDesirableFurther qualifications in IT and data managementAppropriate management short courses Experience EssentialComprehensive post registration NHS hospital experience with indepth knowledge of hospital pharmacy services. This must include a solid grounding in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice (medicines information, aseptic services, ward services and dispensing)Extensive experience in use and knowledge of electronic prescribing systemsExperience in management of othersExperience of implementing and managing change, experience of working within a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrate the ability to appropriately recommend, substantiate and communicate options both clinically for patients and technically for systemsDesirableExperience in implementing ePMA in secondary care Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities EssentialAbility to communicate complex informationGood clinical practice knowledgeDemonstrates advanced level of clinical reasoning and judgement to manage difficult and ambiguous problemsAbility to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff, the multidisciplinary team and managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressCharing Cross HospitalLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressCharing Cross HospitalLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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