IT Clinical Applications Specialist - Pharmacy Services
Job summary
The post-holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-skilled team supporting the management, maintenance and development of IT Services.
This will specifically include the role of Pharmacy IT Application Specialist, encompassing the introduction of new technologies/initiatives within Pharmacy, supporting the overall IM&T Strategy.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Pharmacy IT Systems Specialist to support and develop the digital services that underpin our Pharmacy department and wider Trust. In this role, you'll build a strong understanding of the systems that keep our services running safely and efficiently, providing expert day-to-day support to clinical and operational users in partnership with the IT Service Desk.
You'll act as a key liaison with system suppliers, managing contractual discussions and ensuring our systems are maintained, developed, and used in line with agreed requirements. As the Systems Manager for the JAC system, you'll take responsibility for coordinating with suppliers and ensuring smooth integration with other Trust systems.
You'll also contribute to essential documentation, including policies, training materials, and operational manuals that support effective system use.Working closely with project teams, you'll help drive forward Pharmacy IT initiatives such as inpatient e-prescribing and broader digital developments. You'll also serve as an important link between Pharmacy, the IT department, Varian (Aria), and the Thames Valley Cancer Network, ensuring strong communication and a cohesive approach to Pharmacy IM&T across the Trust.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-skilled team supporting the management, maintenance and development of IT Services.
This will specifically include the role of Pharmacy IT Application Specialist, encompassing the introduction of new technologies/initiatives within Pharmacy, supporting the overall IM&T Strategy.
Please see attached full Job Description
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Higher qualifications e.g. A-Levels (Maths, sciences, business, IT), BTEC, NVQ 4 or above (in relevant subject areas e.g. IT, project management or complex process management, or equivalent experiential learning)
- IT related qualification
- Training in the use of IT systems to support health and/or business functions.
Experience
- An understanding of current Clinical IT systems and the use of Electronic Patient Records. Well-developed IT skills. An ability to work within and lead multi-disciplinary teams
- Procedure implementation
- Knowledge in co-ordinating meetings and handling multiple tasks
- Data Protection, Caldicott principles and other IT relevant legislation
- Developing Procedures
- Knowledge of E-Prescribing systems
- Experience of Change Management
- Developing and Running Crystal Reports
- Experience of working with Pharmacy Computer System
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Orbital, North Swindon District Centre
Thamesdown Drive
Swindon
SN25 4AN
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/