Job summary
We have a fantastic fixed term/secondment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced pharmacy technician, to join our pharmacy procurement team at one of the largest and busiest tertiary referral teaching trusts in the country. This role sits within the pharmacy procurement team and has additional duties within pharmacy stores across NUH, working closely with both teams to support safe and effective stock control through appropriate procurement activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to gain knowledge and skills within pharmacy procurement. You will work closely alongside a team of experienced technical staff to maintain and develop a high standard of medicines procurement at NUH.
Main duties of the job
Under the leadership and direction of the Advanced Technician - Procurement, Purchasing and formulary support the main duties for this role includes:
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To support the management and communication of medicine shortages and supply problems and provide guidance and technical advice to purchasing staff, to include the sourcing of acceptable alternatives.
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To support the timely and safe local implementation of regional and national medicines procurement contracts to involve consideration of risks, stock management and financial issues.
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To support effective stock control through appropriate procurement within the Pharmacy department to minimise stock value and prevent accumulation of expired stock whilst maintaining acceptable levels of availability and associated workload.
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To provide technical support to the pharmacy finance/purchasing function to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-efficient purchasing of medicine.
- To provide support to the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) processes via the Chief Technician - Procurement and Formulary Support
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll find a full overview of the duties of Pharmacy Lead Technician - Procurement within the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You'll find a full overview of the duties of Pharmacy Lead Technician - Procurement within the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services, or recognised equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Desirable
- To be a validated accuracy checker
Experience
Essential
- Substantial hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Relevant experience in a senior technician role responsible for managing staff, services or resources
- Knowledge and/or previous experience relating to procurement processes
- Experience of handling, analysing and reporting complex data
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal, negotiating and presentation skills - written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail, even when working under pressure or to a deadline
Desirable
- Good communication skills with with multi-disciplinary team members.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work alone and assist in the decision making process of changes.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills - able to prioritise, direct, coordinate and motivate others
- Flexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptions
- Proven effective time-management - having a planned and logical approach and the ability to work to deadlines, even when under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of project management
Physical skills
Essential
- Excellent ICT skills
- Competent in using spreadsheets and databases
- Ability to work at a desk with ICT equipment for prolonged periods of time.
Desirable
- Advanced skills in utilising Microsoft Excel
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC, City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services, or recognised equivalent
- General Pharmaceutical Council Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Desirable
- To be a validated accuracy checker
Experience
Essential
- Substantial hospital pharmacy experience
Desirable
- Relevant experience in a senior technician role responsible for managing staff, services or resources
- Knowledge and/or previous experience relating to procurement processes
- Experience of handling, analysing and reporting complex data
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal, negotiating and presentation skills - written and verbal
- Excellent attention to detail, even when working under pressure or to a deadline
Desirable
- Good communication skills with with multi-disciplinary team members.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work alone and assist in the decision making process of changes.
Planning and Organisation Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills - able to prioritise, direct, coordinate and motivate others
- Flexibility to deal with competing demands and interruptions
- Proven effective time-management - having a planned and logical approach and the ability to work to deadlines, even when under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of project management
Physical skills
Essential
- Excellent ICT skills
- Competent in using spreadsheets and databases
- Ability to work at a desk with ICT equipment for prolonged periods of time.
Desirable
- Advanced skills in utilising Microsoft Excel
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
QMC Campus, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)