Job summary

The UHB is implementing an electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (ePMA) digital system in all secondary care areas. This will require a transition from paper medication charts to digital charts in the biggest digital transformation to date within the UHB. The ePMA system will transform the way in which clinical staff prescribe and administer medication which will reduce errors, therefore reducing harm to our patients.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse with a passion for improving patient safety through the use of a digital system.

The post holder will support all aspects of ePMA testing, training and implementation. As a key member of the team you will contribute towards the training, education and support for nurses and midwives as well as the wider MDT up to and during the roll out of the system.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to support nurses, midwives and the wider MDT in the use of digital systems. The post will also involve supporting the ePMA team to make use of information and data that improves patient care and operational decision making. The role will include playing a key role in the configuration and testing of the ePMA system to ensure it is suitable for the workforce to use in clinical practice.

The post holder will be supporting the development and implementation of training to the nursing and midwifery workforce and on the ground support in readiness for 'go live'.

This post is Secondment/Fixed term until March 2025 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.