Job summary
The key purpose of this role is to provide operational management to the purchasing office, ensuring smooth day to day running of the section. The post holder is supported by a band 7 Pharmacy Technician, and will deputise for her in her absence.
The Pharmacy Purchasing Team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust consist of a team of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy purchasing officer and are responsible for the purchasing of medicines for all 4 inpatient dispensaries and stores. They play an important part in the provision of care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
- To support the Chief Technician, Purchasing in the effective procurement of medicines
- To manage the day to day running of the purchasing office on the Hammersmith Hospital site, ensuring staff purchase medicines in line with Trust procedures.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification).
- 2Registered with the GPC
Desirable
- 2Management, leadership or procurement qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of purchasing and procurement
- Experience of implementing new services and procedures
- Experience of using computer systems to procure medicines
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate initiative and Problem Solving Skills including effective analytical skills
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including to communicate accurately and confidently with a wide variety of staff appropriate to the circumstances
- Excellent computer and IT skills
- Excellent personal organisation and time management skills
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification).
- 2Registered with the GPC
Desirable
- 2Management, leadership or procurement qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of purchasing and procurement
- Experience of implementing new services and procedures
- Experience of using computer systems to procure medicines
Desirable
- Experience of hospital pharmacy
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrate initiative and Problem Solving Skills including effective analytical skills
- Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including to communicate accurately and confidently with a wide variety of staff appropriate to the circumstances
- Excellent computer and IT skills
- Excellent personal organisation and time management skills
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).
