Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores team as a Lead Pharmacy Technician within the Pharmacy Procurement team.
Benefits of working at UHNM as part of the Pharmacy Procurement team:
- Good career progression pathways and training opportunities
- NHS discount with Blue Light card in selected retail chains
- Employee benefit government schemes such as cycle to work
- Minimum 27 days annual leave pro rata plus bank holidays
- In-house training courses and annual personal development reviews
- Access to free health support including physiotherapy, counselling and eye test
- Uniform will be provided
- Access to competitive NHS pension scheme
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will support the medicines procurement functions, including liaising with suppliers, other departments and external customers.
Main duties of the position:
- Deputise for the supply chain manager
- Co-ordinate the operational management of the Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare service
- Supervise and line manage staff
- Provide assurances relating to the safety and cost effectiveness of medicines procurement
- Actively develop the Procurement and Homecare service
This post will be required to liaise with external organisation to facilitate the timely reimbursement process where the supplier has not been able to honour current contractual agreements. We are looking for someone who is able to show initiative; is helpful and approachable; organised and can work accurately; good IT skills, problem solving and communication skills.
You will have previous experience in an administrative role in a similar environment, with a willingness to work in other areas within pharmacy when required. There will be a commitment to support the stores area on a daily basis.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Things to remember when completing your application form.
- Link skills in the application to the person specification.
- Write about skills and experience you have relevant to this role
- Document any work history, corresponds to the Job description.
- Ensure supporting information is not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post
- Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills
Job description
Job responsibilities
Things to remember when completing your application form.
- Link skills in the application to the person specification.
- Write about skills and experience you have relevant to this role
- Document any work history, corresponds to the Job description.
- Ensure supporting information is not too lengthy and be specific and relevant to this post
- Overall - Ensure you promote your abilities and skills
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above) or equivalent
- National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent).
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or be willing and eligible to undertake qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2-years post qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working
- Experience of writing / updating procedures and training documentation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within medicines procurement
- Previous experience of managing stock and supply chain continuity
- Previous experience of managing contracts with external agencies
- Previous experience of working within medicines homecare
- Previous experience dealing with difficult and complex situations, queries and complaints
- Previous experience of negotiating with healthcare staff, the pharmaceutical industry and/or external organisations
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a Hospital Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge of NHS medicines procurement and homecare services.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals.
- Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries, solve problems and take action if appropriate.
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised.
- Able to direct, plan and organise the work of the team.
- Able to supervise the work of others.
- Interest in expending knowledge and self-development e.g. CPD.
- Good keyboard skills and the ability to use various computer systems, including pharmacy computer systems, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, email and internet.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (grade C or above) or equivalent
- National BTEC or NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent).
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Desirable
- National Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) qualification or be willing and eligible to undertake qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2-years post qualification experience as a Pharmacy Technician
- Experience of leading and managing a team
- Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working
- Experience of writing / updating procedures and training documentation
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within medicines procurement
- Previous experience of managing stock and supply chain continuity
- Previous experience of managing contracts with external agencies
- Previous experience of working within medicines homecare
- Previous experience dealing with difficult and complex situations, queries and complaints
- Previous experience of negotiating with healthcare staff, the pharmaceutical industry and/or external organisations
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of a Hospital Pharmacy Services
- Knowledge of NHS medicines procurement and homecare services.
- Ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including members of the public and all levels of healthcare professionals.
- Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries, solve problems and take action if appropriate.
- Methodical with effective organisational skills in the workplace.
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others.
- Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised.
- Able to direct, plan and organise the work of the team.
- Able to supervise the work of others.
- Interest in expending knowledge and self-development e.g. CPD.
- Good keyboard skills and the ability to use various computer systems, including pharmacy computer systems, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, email and internet.
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).
