Band 8a Senior EPMA Pharmacist

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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Band 8a Senior EPMA Pharmacist

The closing date is 22 September 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior EPMA Pharmacist to join our Clinical Informatics team at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust . This exciting role offers the opportunity to lead the development, optimisation and governance of our Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) system, supporting safer, more effective and digitally enabled patient care across the Group.

The successful candidate will demonstrate significant experience and expertise in the technical and operational aspects of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) within Oracle Health EPR. Candidates with additional experience in CareFlow EPMA will be preferred. They will have considerable experience leading and delivering organisation-wide EPMA initiatives and transformational projects, supported by extensive and current experience in a senior EPMA pharmacist role.

Main duties of the job

As Senior EPMA Pharmacist, you will:

Lead and support the development, configuration, testing and optimisation of the EPMA system.Provide expert clinical and digital leadership to ensure safe and effective electronic prescribing practices.Support the implementation of digital transformation initiatives and contribute to the Trust's Electronic Patient Record programme.Train, coach and support multidisciplinary staff in the use of EPMA systems.Monitor system performance, investigate incidents and contribute to clinical governance and risk management activities.Work collaboratively with clinicians and operational teams to design and implement innovative digital solutions that improve patient care.Act as an ambassador for EPMA and digital medicines optimisation across the organisation.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-8264098

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health (or experience equivalent to)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy and digital health.
• Experience in IT and electronic prescribing systems
• Extensive experience in configuration of Oracle Health/ Cerner Millennium
• Experience in delivering formal education and training, on complicated subjects, to large groups.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on audit.
• Experience working across secondary care setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective pharmaceutical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good negotiating skills
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others workload
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Implements findings of pharmacy practice research

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service.
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary.

Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent Professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or Digital Health (or experience equivalent to)
• Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice.

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in hospital clinical pharmacy and digital health.
• Experience in IT and electronic prescribing systems
• Extensive experience in configuration of Oracle Health/ Cerner Millennium
• Experience in delivering formal education and training, on complicated subjects, to large groups.
• Demonstrable experience in supervising others.
• Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating and leading on audit.
• Experience working across secondary care setting

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Effective pharmaceutical skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff of all levels
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Good negotiating skills
• Demonstrates initiative particularly in relation to problem solving
• Ability to carry out day to day responsibilities and deal effectively with unpredictable / acute demands
• Ability to justify and reason any advice given should this be challenged
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise self and others workload
• Ability to work accurately under pressure
• Understanding of clinical risk and clinical governance
• Understanding of NHS national and local priorities
• Implements findings of pharmacy practice research

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic, well-motivated, hardworking
• Reliable with good attendance record
• Be flexible in responding to demands of the service.
• Knows own professional and personal limitations and seeks advice where necessary.

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Group CNIO

Filipe Alves

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

391-RFL-8264098

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

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