Band 7 Clinical Informatics Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

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Band 7 Clinical Informatics Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

Band 7

Main area: Pharmacy
Grade: Band 7
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term – current post holder is taking an internal 12 month secondment)
Hours:

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 391-RFL-6877673

Employer: Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Free London
Town: London
Salary: £54,320 – £60,981 per annum inclusive of HCAS
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 07/01/2025 23:59

Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community.

Job overview

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Key aspects of the role include:

• Supporting EPMA system configuration, system development and testing
• Training and supporting all staff involved with the ePMA process (pharmacy, prescribers, nurses and floorwalkers)
• Working with the lead clinical informatics pharmacist to deal effectively with any issues arising to ensure that the ePMA system is fit for purpose
• To act as a champion for ePMA, engaging staff and promoting the benefits of ePMA, ensuring that roll-out is implemented in a safe manner
• Support the clinical pharmacy team on an occasional rostered basis

Person specification

Experience

• Experience of audit and pharmacy practice research
• At least 3 years of working in hospital pharmacy
• Broad based clinical/ward experience
• Evidence of successful project management, operational or strategic change
• Experience of training or managing others
• Experience in configuration of an EPMA system

Education & professional Qualifications

• MPharm (Pharmacist) or NVQ Pharmacy Service Level 3 with BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Principles of Pharmacy Practice (Technician)
• Diploma in Pharmacy practice
• Knowledge of EPMA systems
• Completion of FS1 JPB or Diploma Equivalent

Skills and aptitudes

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective pharmaceutical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
• Ability to carry out day-to-day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

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