Principal Pharmacist - ePMA and Digital Medicines ManagementinWalsallinWalsallPUBLISHED THU 6 MAR 2025

This is a key role within our organisation and exciting time to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust as we embark on our ePMA journey. The post holder will actively contribute and participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of an ePMA system across the organisation. The post holder will also play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of all clinical digital systems involving medicines.

To support the implementation of ePMA across the Trust and ensure that solution adoption and associated clinical transformation are successful, working closely with the Pharmacy IT, Clinical Stakeholders, Trust IT, and all other relevant parties.

Take responsibility for ensuring processes are in place including regular complex audits to identify and manage risks associated with ePMA implementation including development and implementation of associated action plans to mitigate the risks.

To lead the development, delivery and optimisation of digital clinical systems involving medicines.

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To support the implementation of ePMA across the Trust and ensure that solution adoption and associated clinical transformation are successful, working closely with the Pharmacy IT, Clinical Stakeholders, Trust IT, and all other relevant parties.

To provide expert clinical advice and leadership during the configuration, installation, configuration and validation of the new ePMA system.

Take responsibility for ensuring processes are in place including regular complex audits to identify and manage risks associated with ePMA implementation including development and implementation of associated action plans to mitigate the risks.

To lead the development and delivery of Trust-wide initiatives and projects relating to ePMA as requested by the Chief Pharmacist.

Be a key member of the ePMA team, contributing as necessary to ensure all tasks are completed to deadline and report progress on the areas for which the post holder is responsible.

Ensure robust training plans are developed and implemented for all levels and types of staff, both clinical and non-clinical to ensure safe and effective use of the ePMA system. Evaluate impact of training and amend as needed.

Attend and give feedback on the current status of projects to the relevant Project Board and/or Medicines Management Group (MMG).

In conjunction with the Digital Services project management team produce all project documentation, including a project initiation document, communication plan, risk and issues logs etc. which describes the work to be undertaken and achieved, while ensuring any guidance adheres to existing Trust Policy and Procedures.

To support, develop, implement, and continuously review ePMA contingency plans to ensure patient safety and service delivery are maintained during planned downtime or in the event of system failure.

To assist in the day-to-day management of the ePMA system including the documentation of operational procedural material on the use and management of the system.

To help coordinate aspects of the ePMA system and ensure any ePMA related incidents are prioritised, logged, resolved and/or escalated to Pharmacy IT, EPMA Operational Group, the Trust IT team or the Medicines Management Group as needed.

To provide assurance that new clinical systems are safe, fit for purpose and maintain good information governance practice and GDPR.

To ensure safe and smooth system transition from project implementation to business as usual and that systems are adequately maintained andTo review and respond to national advice and guidance from bodies such as NHS England/Improvement and NHS Digital.