Specialist Pharmacy Technician – Informatics & Analytics
Job summary
Please note this is a 12-month secondment opportunity.
An unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the Pharmacy department at St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a positive attitude.
Working with the Pharmacy Operational Manager - IT, you will develop, maintain and improve data quality frameworks across pharmacy systems, ensuring compliance with national and local standards. You will maintain and update digital medicines systems which include Omnicell cabinets, BD Robotics, GHX Powergate, BD Cato, Episys Labelling System and CMM Medicines Management System. You will have the opportunity to identify, evaluate and implement new data tools, AI technologies and analytics methodologies for use within the Pharmacy department.
The Pharmacy department at St George's is highly regarded across the Trust and region, with around 270 staff members working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and professional development including postgraduate education.
Main duties of the job
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached.
The successful applicant will enjoy working in a busy challenging environment, be able to manage multiple priorities and deliver against tight deadlines. They will have excellent communication skills and be an enthusiastic educator. The ability to work autonomously and with a high level of accountability is essential. Proficiency in data analysis and IT system support within a hospital pharmacy environment is essential. We welcome interest from pharmacist from all backgrounds as part of our drive to build a culturally competent and diverse department.
About us
The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George's University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future. As GESH partners the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams.St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff.With national and regional referrals added to our local 3.5m catchment, we serve a population of around 5m. The hospital also provides all the usual care you would expect from a local NHS district general hospital. We provide services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Roehampton.Together, as a Group, we will be the driving force behind the most integrated local system in the NHS.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information: Please contact Scott Brotherwood Pharmacy Operational Manager IT Scott.Brotherwood@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NVQ Pharmacy Services Level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences)
- Higher apprenticeship or post-graduate qualification in Data Science, Data Analytics or equivalent; or relevant post graduate professional qualification or equivalent experience
- GPhC Registered pharmacy technician
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Post Graduate certificate in management studies or equivalent short courses, or equivalent experience
- Educational Supervisor
- Formal management qualification
- Recognised qualification in data analytics
Experience
- Experience in troubleshooting IT issues and providing IT system support
- Experience with pharmacy informatics systems
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and data modelling techniques
- Experience in utilising SQL for reporting and data analysis for pharmacy
- Experience of analysing and interpreting complex healthcare information and presenting it in a simplified manner
- Experience of training staff
- Experience of Pharmacy stock control management
- Experience in implementing and managing change
- Knowledge of Pharmacy Computer Systems
- Experience with using web-based reporting interfaces
- Experience with using automated drug cabinets (such as Omnicell or BD Pyxis) at a super-user level
- Experience of handling, analysing, and manipulating large, complex datasets
- Demonstrable experience of supervising and managing staff / teams
Knowledge & Skills
- able to analyse and interpret highly complex data where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared/considered
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office software with proven computer literacy and IT skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Highly developed leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams
- Ability to manage your own time, prioritise and plan work effectively alone and for a team including the ability to delegate appropriately
- The ability to initiate and implement change
- Knowledge and a strong interest in informatics, analytics and programming, underpinned by significant experience and/or theoretical study
- Knowledge of BI reporting software such as crystal reports, business objects or PowerBI
- Knowledge using IT to manage pharmacy services
- Proficient in the use of CMM Stock Control
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackshaw road
Tooting
SW17 0QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/