Lead Pharmacy Technician - Automation and Systems Management

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  • Camberley, Surrey
  • £40,617-48,778 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Are you a skilled Pharmacy IT professional ready to lead on the delivery and optimisation of medicines management technology? Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experiencedLead Pharmacy Technician in Automation and Systems Management to join our dedicated pharmacy team at Frimley Park Hospital for a 12-month maternity cover.You'll work closely with your counterpart at Wexham Park Hospital, providing leadership and specialist technical expertise for our pharmacy systems, including:Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs)Pharmacy RobotsEpic electronic health record systemWellSky PharmacyOther integrated medicines management solutionsWhat you'll do:Take operational ownership of pharmacy IT systems at Frimley Park HospitalLead system maintenance, troubleshooting, upgrades, and optimisationEnsure safe, accurate, and efficient medicines management workflowsLiaise with suppliers, Trust IT, pharmacy colleagues, and other stakeholdersSupport implementation of new digital solutions and system improvementsProvide training and guidance to pharmacy staff in effective system useWhat we're looking for:A qualified pharmacy technician registered with the GPhC * Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaboratively across sitesPrevious experience with Omnicell, Epic, WellSky, or robotics desirableMain duties of the jobThe postholder will be responsible for the management of automated systems including Omnicell robotic dispensing systems and automated drug cabinets and develop IT services in accordance with National, Departmental and Trust objectives.The postholder will be the pharmacy point of contact regarding pharmacy systems and maintains communication with Trust departments including clinical and digital, as well as external suppliers.The postholder will support the oversight and Information Governance for the following pharmacy systems:
  • JAC/Wellsky
  • EPIC (Willow) and Hyperspace
  • Omnicell ADCs
  • Omnicell robots
About usFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£40,617 to £48,778 a year per annum incl HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number151-NM150Job locationsFrimley Park HospitalCamberleyGU16 7UJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities of this role please see attached job description and person specification Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more information on the main responsibilities of this role please see attached job description and person specificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered with GPhC
  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ3 or qualification in IT or equivalent
Desirable
  • Recognised Accredited Checking qualification
  • Recognised practice supervision / E&T qualification
  • NVQ in Pharmaceutical Services A1 or V1 qualification
  • Medicines Management Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Wide experience of the use of the JAC/Wellsky Pharmacy Computer System, preferably at system management level
  • Knowledge of Omnicell Robots and automated dispensing cabinets (ideally to system administrator level)
  • Evidence of up to date CPD
Desirable
  • Experience with the Epic EPR system
  • Working knowledge of networks, servers and other forms of IT communication
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Clear communication in English both verbal and written
  • Able to complete projects to tight deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of customers, from patient to hospital consultant.
Desirable
  • Ability to identify and manage risk
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered with GPhC
  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ3 or qualification in IT or equivalent
Desirable
  • Recognised Accredited Checking qualification
  • Recognised practice supervision / E&T qualification
  • NVQ in Pharmaceutical Services A1 or V1 qualification
  • Medicines Management Qualification
ExperienceEssential
  • Wide experience of the use of the JAC/Wellsky Pharmacy Computer System, preferably at system management level
  • Knowledge of Omnicell Robots and automated dispensing cabinets (ideally to system administrator level)
  • Evidence of up to date CPD
Desirable
  • Experience with the Epic EPR system
  • Working knowledge of networks, servers and other forms of IT communication
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Clear communication in English both verbal and written
  • Able to complete projects to tight deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with a wide range of customers, from patient to hospital consultant.
Desirable
  • Ability to identify and manage risk

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