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As EPR Pharmacy Configuration Manager, you will provide specialist pharmacy and digital expertise, taking responsibility for the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of pharmacy functionality within the EPR.

Working closely with pharmacy teams, clinicians, EPR analysts, Digital Services colleagues and system suppliers, you will identify opportunities to enhance medicines-management processes and ensure solutions meet clinical, operational and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate system testing and upgrades, oversee pharmacy-related EPR projects, investigate and resolve system issues, and contribute to effective change control, documentation, reporting and audit processes.

The role also includes providing leadership and line management to EPR analysts, supporting their development and helping to build a knowledgeable and effective team.

You will work autonomously as a key member of the wider multidisciplinary EPR and Digital Services team, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with clinical, operational and digital colleagues.

With responsibility for the Willow/Pharmacy workstream, you will use your specialist pharmacy knowledge and digital expertise to ensure the EPR continues to meet the needs of patients, pharmacy services and clinical teams.

Key responsibilities You will:

• Provide specialist pharmacy and EPR advice across the Trust.

• Lead the configuration, maintenance and ongoing development of pharmacy-related EPR functionality.

• Review medicines-management processes and identify opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency and user experience.

• Ensure digital developments comply with medicines legislation, clinical safety requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Coordinate testing for system changes, upgrades and interfaces to ensure solutions are safe, secure and robust.

• Work collaboratively with pharmacy teams, clinicians, EPR analysts, Digital Services colleagues and system suppliers.

• Lead pharmacy-related EPR projects and support the professional development of analysts within the team.

• Investigate and resolve system issues, escalating significant risks when required.

• Maintain effective change control, documentation, reporting, auditing and appropriate system access.

• Champion effective use of the EPR to support medicines optimisation, reduce prescribing errors and help the Trust maximise the benefits of its digital technology.

Please see job description/person specification for further details.

Job description

As EPR Pharmacy Configuration Manager, you will provide specialist pharmacy and digital expertise, taking responsibility for the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of pharmacy functionality within the EPR.

Working closely with pharmacy teams, clinicians, EPR analysts, Digital Services colleagues and system suppliers, you will identify opportunities to enhance medicines-management processes and ensure solutions meet clinical, operational and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate system testing and upgrades, oversee pharmacy-related EPR projects, investigate and resolve system issues, and contribute to effective change control, documentation, reporting and audit processes.

The role also includes providing leadership and line management to EPR analysts, supporting their development and helping to build a knowledgeable and effective team.

You will work autonomously as a key member of the wider multidisciplinary EPR and Digital Services team, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships with clinical, operational and digital colleagues.

With responsibility for the Willow/Pharmacy workstream, you will use your specialist pharmacy knowledge and digital expertise to ensure the EPR continues to meet the needs of patients, pharmacy services and clinical teams.

Key responsibilities You will:

• Provide specialist pharmacy and EPR advice across the Trust.

• Lead the configuration, maintenance and ongoing development of pharmacy-related EPR functionality.

• Review medicines-management processes and identify opportunities to enhance safety, efficiency and user experience.

• Ensure digital developments comply with medicines legislation, clinical safety requirements and relevant regulatory frameworks.

• Coordinate testing for system changes, upgrades and interfaces to ensure solutions are safe, secure and robust.

• Work collaboratively with pharmacy teams, clinicians, EPR analysts, Digital Services colleagues and system suppliers.

• Lead pharmacy-related EPR projects and support the professional development of analysts within the team.

• Investigate and resolve system issues, escalating significant risks when required.

• Maintain effective change control, documentation, reporting, auditing and appropriate system access.

• Champion effective use of the EPR to support medicines optimisation, reduce prescribing errors and help the Trust maximise the benefits of its digital technology.

Please see job description/person specification for further details.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Ascot?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is £59798.00 to £67020.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Ascot varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

Does Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?

Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 2 open pharmacy vacancies from Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.

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