Welcome to The EPMA Hub – Your Digital Pharmacy Knowledge Base
Careers in EPMA & Clinical Informatics
Introduction
The fields of Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (EPMA) and Clinical Informatics offer diverse career opportunities for pharmacists, healthcare professionals, and IT specialists looking to shape the future of digital healthcare and medicines management. As hospitals and healthcare systems transition to fully digital prescribing workflows, the demand for skilled professionals in EPMA and informatics roles continues to grow.
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Whether you're a pharmacist interested in digital transformation, a clinician looking to specialise in health informatics, or an IT professional eager to work in health tech, this section will help you explore potential career paths and professional development opportunities.
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Explore key areas of interest for those considering a career in EPMA and Clinical Informatics.
How to Become an EPMA Pharmacist
Becoming an EPMA Pharmacist requires a blend of clinical pharmacy experience, digital systems knowledge, and project management skills.
This role is ideal for pharmacists interested in technology-driven medicines optimisation and digital prescribing systems.
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Topics Covered:
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Key responsibilities of an EPMA Pharmacist.
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Qualifications and training required.
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Career progression and further opportunities in digital pharmacy.
Clinical informatics is a rapidly growing field at the intersection of healthcare, IT, and data science.
This section explores what clinical informatics involves, the key roles available, and how EPMA fits into the broader informatics landscape.
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Topics Covered:
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Definition of Clinical Informatics and its role in healthcare.
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Key career paths, including EPMA Pharmacist, Health Informatician, Clinical Safety Officer, and Data Analyst.
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How EPMA professionals contribute to informatics-driven patient safety and workflow optimisation.
Departmental Structure & Career Pathways
Understanding the structure of Clinical Informatics teams is essential for anyone considering a career in this space.
This section provides an overview of how EPMA and informatics roles fit within NHS Trusts and other healthcare organisations.
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Topics Covered:
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Typical structure of a Clinical Informatics department.
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Roles and responsibilities within an EPMA or digital health team.
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Career pathways and professional development opportunities in health informatics.
How to Become an EPMA Pharmacy Technician
Interested in digital pharmacy? EPMA Pharmacy Technician roles are a fantastic way to apply your clinical knowledge in a digitally focused setting.
This page explores the skills, experience, and practical steps needed to move into this rewarding and fast-growing area of NHS practice.
Clinical Safety Officers (CSOs) play a vital role in ensuring NHS digital systems are safe, compliant, and patient-focused.
This page explains what the role involves, how to become a CSO, the required training, and how to gain experience in this critical area of clinical informatics.
Discover how Business Intelligence supports the NHS by transforming data into insights that drive better decisions, safer care, and improved clinical system performance. Learn about BI roles, tools, skills, and how this growing field connects directly to digital health and EPMA optimisation.
