Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy ePMA
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 374-EDCG1926-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Eastbourne District General Hospital
- Town
- Eastbourne
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician - ePMA
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy department’s Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) Team
You will support the work of the Lead ePMA Pharmacy Technician and Lead ePMA Nurse to develop and promote safe use of the ePMA system and Pharmacy system to all users, broadening the availability and competent use of the electronic drug chart across the Trust’s Acute and Community sites. The focus of this fixed term post will be to help configure and successfully deploy our medicines related modules for the Nervecentre ePR.
Main duties of the job
Collaborating closely with the Team, you will use your skills to help troubleshoot problems and advise on solutions, configure the system following governance processes, deliver suitable training in multiple formats and promote the safe use of all digital systems. Your excellent communication skills will help you to convey ePMA related information to non-technical individuals and work closely with all stakeholders. You will be an essential member of the team throughout the build and the go-lives for the medicines related modules
We are looking for a dynamic, friendly, and flexible individual to seamlessly integrate with the existing team, bringing with them a range of skills that can be harnessed to grow our established services. Collaborative working is essential and your contribution to the team invaluable. You will have understanding and experience in the use of digital systems in the clinical setting and have an enthusiasm for promoting further development and use.
Our pharmacy service is provided across all Trust locations in Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill and Rye and the post holder will be expected to work flexibly and at any site.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description.
For any further questions or queries, please contact the appointed manager of the vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent pharmaceutical science
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
Desirable criteria
- Certified Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Medicines Management / Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Practice Supervisor
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
- Specialist training in clinical informatics
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of significant post-qualification UK hospital practice in dispensing and medicines optimisation
- Experience of significant UK ward- based clinical pharmacy services
- Experience of medication history-taking and medicines reconciliation processes
- Experience of communicating with a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Training experience to include 1:1, small group, and large group training.
- Experience in using and developing digital systems.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good keyboard and IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
- Very good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good problem identification and solving skills
- Ability to deliver projects on time
- Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Specialist knowledge of UK hospital patient processes and medication issues
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of PC management
- Service or clinical audit experience
- Transformation or change management experience
Other
Essential criteria
- DBS clearance
- Ability to travel between sites in an efficient and timely manner
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values
- Reliable work record
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Natalie Beams
- Job title
- Pharmacy Digital and Finance Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07766496769
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