Job summary
We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a self-motivated, dynamic, and driven Pharmacy Technician with experience in Pharmacy procurement to join our innovative Supply Services team as a Pharmacy Logistics Manager.
The Pharmacy Logisitics team is a large department consisting of approximately 35 pharmacy support workers, Pharmacy Technicians and administrative staff. The team are responsible for the safe and effective procurring, stock management and distribution of all medications across the Trust and to several external organisations. The service operates across 7 days including an extended service until 19:00 Monday to Friday
As a department we have an outlook that is forward thinking and are committed to delivering our Trust values. Patents first, working together and always improving - to be better every day. As well as leading the leading the logistics team you will sit on the leadership team and have a role in shaping the department and the staff working within it.
Main duties of the job
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
At UHS we are committed to providing a flexible working environment. We believe that it benefits everyone if we achieve a positive work-life balance. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
We're proud to have been voted in the Top Five acute Trusts for our commitment to supporting our staff to achieve work-life balance.
UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme and life insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
To be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Pharmacy logistics service, ensuring that professional and legal requirements around the procurement and supply and payment of medicines are met and maintained.
Work with internal and external colleagues and suppliers to ensure that service level agreements and operational partnership arrangements are negotiated and delivered effectively to ensure best value for money for the trust.
To act as the named responsible person on the Wholesale Dealers Authority (Hospital) ensuring all processes comply with current law & EU legislation regarding Good Distribution and Good Procurement Practices.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience of prioritising and balancing service delivery in line with clinical need, services capacity, and resource.
Considerable experience of managing a procurement service including budgetary management
Experience of project management or service improvement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th July 2023.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO
To be responsible for the provision of an effective and efficient Pharmacy logistics service, ensuring that professional and legal requirements around the procurement and supply and payment of medicines are met and maintained.
Work with internal and external colleagues and suppliers to ensure that service level agreements and operational partnership arrangements are negotiated and delivered effectively to ensure best value for money for the trust.
To act as the named responsible person on the Wholesale Dealers Authority (Hospital) ensuring all processes comply with current law & EU legislation regarding Good Distribution and Good Procurement Practices.
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
Experience of prioritising and balancing service delivery in line with clinical need, services capacity, and resource.
Considerable experience of managing a procurement service including budgetary management
Experience of project management or service improvement.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19th July 2023.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Management qualification equivalent to at least intermediate management level
- Chartered institute of purchasing and supply (MCIPS) qualified other equivalent procurement degree or equivalent experience to enable the post holder to work towards MCIPS
- Must meet the MHRA requirements to undertake the role of responsible person on the Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (Hospital) (WDA(H)), which is now a requirement for the trust to hold
- Purchasing experience including knowledge of electronic ordering systems
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry
- Relevant experience in good Procurement and Distribution Practice
- Awareness of current professional regulations and issues
- Experience of JAC or similar pharmacy computer system
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Budget & Financial management experience
- Experience of designing and implementing an audit
- Experience of writing for publication
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Presentation skills
- Incident resolution
- Policy development
- Project management
- Mentoring skills
- Prioritisation
- Delegation
- Taking the initiative
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Management qualification equivalent to at least intermediate management level
- Chartered institute of purchasing and supply (MCIPS) qualified other equivalent procurement degree or equivalent experience to enable the post holder to work towards MCIPS
- Must meet the MHRA requirements to undertake the role of responsible person on the Wholesaler Dealers Authorisation (Hospital) (WDA(H)), which is now a requirement for the trust to hold
- Purchasing experience including knowledge of electronic ordering systems
- Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry
- Relevant experience in good Procurement and Distribution Practice
- Awareness of current professional regulations and issues
- Experience of JAC or similar pharmacy computer system
Desirable
- Leadership qualification
- Budget & Financial management experience
- Experience of designing and implementing an audit
- Experience of writing for publication
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Presentation skills
- Incident resolution
- Policy development
- Project management
- Mentoring skills
- Prioritisation
- Delegation
- Taking the initiative
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
Values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Patients First
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Always Improving
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values Working Together
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).
