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Based at Western General Hospital but covering all of NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Are you a data analyst looking for a unique challenge and opportunity to shape the delivery of patient care?
NHS Lothian Pharmacy Services is recruiting an enthusiastic and highly motivated information analyst to join our e-prescribing (HEPMA) pharmacy team to plan and deliver the implementation and management of the benefits realisation aspects of HEPMA.
NHS Scotland has committed to HEPMA implementation; it is an exciting time to join NHS Lothian as we deliver this transformational change to support high quality clinical care of our patients. Scotland has strategically committed to the need for HEPMA systems which must be as safe as the current paper-based system whilst providing a foundation for innovation in the safe and effective use of medicines.
Realising the benefits attributable to a HEPMA system is a strategic fit with NHS Lothian’s mission, vision, values and objectives by improving quality, safety and experience in relation to the safer use of medicines across the organisation.
You should be a numerate graduate of a relevant discipline and have significant experience in a data analysis role. In addition you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrate leadership, innovation and project management skills.
For further information or for an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Dave Clifford, Pharmacy Team Lead (HEPMA) on 07790825811.