Job summary
Senior Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Procurement and Homecare
Pharmacy Directorate
Band 5
37.5 hours per week
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores team as a Senior 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:
Support the pharmacy supply chain manager. Co-ordinate the operational management of the Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare service Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained, escalation where necessary. Supervise and line manage staff. Ensure implementation and management of contracts. 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
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus accredited underpinning knowledge
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
- A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or willing to undertake
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Technician within the last 12 months.
- Minimum experience - 12 months post qualification.
- Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
- Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working to deliver projects.
- Experience of working with a Pharmacy computer system e.g. JAC or EMIS (ASCRIBE)
- Confident approach with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries solve problems and take action if appropriate.
- Able to co-ordinate the workload within the team and prioritise activities
- Demonstrate experience of IT skills required for this position e.g. Excel and reporting software.
- Experience of writing / updating procedures and training documentation
- Previous experience of managing stock and supply chain continuity
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and risk assessments
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Knowledge of stock management processes
- Experience of leading and managing a team
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Services or National BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent nationally recognised qualification plus accredited underpinning knowledge
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification
Desirable
- Member of the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK
- A1 NVQ Assessor Qualification or willing to undertake
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Technician within the last 12 months.
- Minimum experience - 12 months post qualification.
- Commitment and evidence of professional updating and continuous professional development
- Experience of multidisciplinary and/or collaborative working to deliver projects.
- Experience of working with a Pharmacy computer system e.g. JAC or EMIS (ASCRIBE)
- Confident approach with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and evaluative skills with the ability to investigate queries solve problems and take action if appropriate.
- Able to co-ordinate the workload within the team and prioritise activities
- Demonstrate experience of IT skills required for this position e.g. Excel and reporting software.
- Experience of writing / updating procedures and training documentation
- Previous experience of managing stock and supply chain continuity
- Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH regulations and risk assessments
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- Knowledge of stock management processes
- Experience of leading and managing a team
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).
