Electronic Prescribing & Medicines Administration (ePMA) Pharmacist
| Posting date: | 30 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £56,276 - £63,176 pa inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, W6 8RF |
| Company: | IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7905416/290-WCCS-2471 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
The trust currently uses Cerner ePMA which is shared with another 3 acute Trusts as part of the North West London Acute Provider Group. When referring to ePMA in this job description it is specific to the Cerner ePMA system.
In partnership with NHS England and Oracle Health, the Trust is developing the ability to send prescriptions directly from Cerner to community pharmacies, by onboarding to the EPS (Electronic Prescriptions Service). This role will support the pilot, and post pilot rollout of EPS across North West London in addition to other responsibilities as specified below.
• To assist with the implementation, maintenance, development of electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
• To support back-end technical processes such as configuration, development and testing of the Trust’s current or future ePMA systems.
• To train and support all staff involved with the ePMA process. This includes pharmacy staff, prescribers, nurses and floorwalkers.
• Working with the Senior Pharmacist on arising issues to ensure that ePMA system is fit for purpose and suitable for use across the Trust.
• To convey and promote benefits of ePMA and ensure any implementation is carried out in an effective and safe manner.
• The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing inpatient environments, across professional boundaries and in unfamiliar situations.
• To provide ePMA support services according to rota if necessary (including early, late, weekend working and on-call commitments)
• To provide clinical pharmacy services, department and ward based, in line with Trust procedures and national legislation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026
The trust currently uses Cerner ePMA which is shared with another 3 acute Trusts as part of the North West London Acute Provider Group. When referring to ePMA in this job description it is specific to the Cerner ePMA system.
In partnership with NHS England and Oracle Health, the Trust is developing the ability to send prescriptions directly from Cerner to community pharmacies, by onboarding to the EPS (Electronic Prescriptions Service). This role will support the pilot, and post pilot rollout of EPS across North West London in addition to other responsibilities as specified below.
• To assist with the implementation, maintenance, development of electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA) across Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
• To support back-end technical processes such as configuration, development and testing of the Trust’s current or future ePMA systems.
• To train and support all staff involved with the ePMA process. This includes pharmacy staff, prescribers, nurses and floorwalkers.
• Working with the Senior Pharmacist on arising issues to ensure that ePMA system is fit for purpose and suitable for use across the Trust.
• To convey and promote benefits of ePMA and ensure any implementation is carried out in an effective and safe manner.
• The post holder will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing inpatient environments, across professional boundaries and in unfamiliar situations.
• To provide ePMA support services according to rota if necessary (including early, late, weekend working and on-call commitments)
• To provide clinical pharmacy services, department and ward based, in line with Trust procedures and national legislation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview..
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
This advert closes on Monday 13 Apr 2026