Lead Pharmacist – EPMA: Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Lead Pharmacist Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA)- Band 8B (Fixed Term – 12 Months)

Southmead Hospital (part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust) has recently implemented EPMA moving into the maintenance and optimisation stage of our journey. We are looking for someone to work at the forefront of EPMA and lead the pharmacy EPMA team.The post holder will need to havestrongleadership skillsas well asthe enthusiasm,visionand negotiation skills towork with stakeholders across the organisation to help further develop this patient safety initiative.

WHYAPPLY:Thisrole isa great opportunityto:

  • Shapehow EPMA evolves at Southmead Hospital.
  • Implement innovative ways to improve patient flow and optimise resources.
  • Engagement with the digital agenda, especially in the optimisation of dashboards to demonstrate service performance.
  • Professional Development – including leadership programmes.
  • Great Team – work closely with the divisions, a supportive senior pharmacy structure and specialist pharmacists.

YOU:We are looking for candidates with:

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Passion to further developahigh-qualityservice.
  • Enthusiasm for service development and innovation
  • Management Skills

Main duties of the job

  • Lead pharmacist for the clinical and strategic development, implementation, optimisation and ongoing clinical governance of EPMA across SHOU, ensuring delivery of a safe, patient-focused, progressive, responsive and efficient digital medicines service.
  • Lead the clinical governance, assurance and lifecycle management of EPMA., including system configuration, medicines content, protocols, clinical workflows, safety reviews, risk management, testing and optimisation to ensure the system remains safe, effective and aligned with national standards and best practice.
  • Provide strategic leadership for the ongoing development of digital medicines services, working collaboratively with Pharmacy, Clinical Services, Digital teams, suppliers and regional/national networks to support interoperability, innovation and future transformation.
  • Represent the Trust at regional and national forums relating to EPMA, digital medicines and medicines safety, contributing to the development of best practice and future strategy.
  • Provide leadership, supervision and development of pharmacy staff involved in EPMA delivery, ensuring appropriate expertise, resilience and capability within the service.
  • Participate in the provision of clinical pharmacy services to a designated area, maintaining clinical credibility and supporting safe, effective and evidence-based medicines use.

Person Specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential

  • UK GPhC registered Pharmacist
  • Clinical diploma or other recognised postgraduate qualification
  • Evidence of CPD

Desirable

  • Qualified Independent Prescriber
  • Leadership qualification
  • Management qualification

Work Experience

Essential

  • UK hospital pharmacy experience
  • Experience of managing and leading a team
  • Experience of audit and quality systems
  • Experience of leading change
  • Experience as a specialist practitioner in Pharmacy IT

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to manage time and prioritise effectively
  • Proactive approach to the application of specialist pharmaceutical knowledge in order to enhance patient care
  • Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
  • Relevant IT skills to ECDL level or equivalent
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage and motivate staff
  • Ability to manage projects and change effectively
  • Understand and practice excellent leadership skills
  • Demonstrate good negotiating skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work
  • Teaching / tutorial and clinical supervisory skills
  • Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

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

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 23 August 2026

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