NS239391 - North of Scotland HEPMA Application Specialist

Overview

North of Scotland HEPMA Application Specialist

Job Title: North of Scotland Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Administration (HEPMA) Application Specialist
Programme Manager (HEPMA)

Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, with potential to work remotely from elsewhere within North of Scotland (NoS) Region.

Grade: Band 6 (£41,608 - £50,702 pro rata per annum)

Duration: Fixed Term / Secondment for 12 months

Region: North of Scotland

Hours: 37 (Mon-Fri) Negotiable

Job type: Full time

We're seeking a talented Application Specialist to join the North of Scotland (NoS) HEPMA Digital Team on a fixed term / secondment basis for 12 months, supporting the delivery and operation of our region-wide Hospital Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration (HEPMA) and Pharmacy Stock Control (PSC) systems. This is a unique opportunity to work across six NHS Boards-Grampian, Highland, Orkney, Shetland, Tayside, and Western Isles-delivering a transformational service that enhances patient safety, clinical efficiency, and digital innovation.

What You'll Do

• Provide 3rd line support for HEPMA and PSC systems across the region.
• Collaborate with clinical, pharmacy, and IT teams to troubleshoot, test, and implement system upgrades.
• Work with national suppliers and cloud infrastructure teams to ensure robust and secure service delivery. Contribute to the evolution of digital prescribing and medicines management in a multi-board environment.

What We're Looking For

• A technically sound IT professional with strong experience in application support, system management, or data management.
• Skilled in Windows server/desktop environments, scripting, databases, and reporting tools.
• A natural problem-solver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Someone who thrives in collaborative, multi-disciplinary teams and enjoys learning and adapting in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking digital team shaping the future of healthcare.
• Work on high-impact systems that directly improve patient care.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborate with passionate colleagues across the North of Scotland.

As this post is being offered as a secondment, if you are a current NHS Grampian employee please ensure you seek permission from your current line manager to agree to the secondment in principle prior to submitting your application.

Interviews are scheduled for 5th March 2026.

Informal Enquiries

Josh Heery NoS PSC/HEPMA Systems Specialist - or

NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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