Imperial 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.
To 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 phone
To 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.
At 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 sustainability
Climate 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 .
The 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.
