Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, forward-thinking, dynamic individual to manage our Pharmacy Procurement, Distribution and Stores team. You will need to be keen to learn, innovate and push the service forward.If you have extensive experience as a Procurement Distribution and Stores manager looking for a new opportunity to develop your leadership and management skills, the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust could be the place for you!
Why join our Pharmacy team?We are a friendly forward-thinking and dynamic team, always open to newideas. We were the first Trust in East London to adopt e-prescribing and we are now implementing full automation of medicines management processes Trust wide. This is an exciting time to join Homerton Pharmacy as we re-design our clinical services; enhance the role of prescribing pharmacists, support virtual wards, and build an exemplar service fit for the future.
The post holder will be involved in the training and development of Specialist and Rotational Pharmacy Technicians and Senior Assistant Technical Officers within the team.It is expected that the successful applicant will be an experienced PharmacyTechnician with expertise in Procurement Distribution and Stores. You will also require excellent IT skills and have extensive experience managing a team of technical staff.
Main duties of the job
Responsible for overseeing and managing the Procurement Distribution (P&D) and Stores service within the pharmacy department and acting as line manager to the Deputy Pharmacy Technician for Procurement, Distribution & Stores, the Pharmacy Homecare and Medical Gases Technician, SATO Purchasing and Homecare and SATO Stores.
To ensure a safe, high quality patient centred Purchasing Stores and Distribution service this includes all aspects of medicine storage, including medical gases, aligned with the guidance document Good Distribution Practice (Orange Guide)
Leads the planning, development, monitoring, audit, evaluation, and delivery of the Purchasing Stores and Distribution service across the Trust. Ensuring that working practices meet requirements of medicines legislation, professional, local and national guidelines.
To provide professional leadership and management of all aspects of Purchasing Stores and Distribution services for all staff members who work within the environment.
To promote excellence within the Purchasing Stores and Distribution department and model behaviours of continuous learning and improvement to others.
To be one of the Principal Operational Pharmacist's deputies, providing technical leadership, at regional level, and participating in the wider strategic agenda for pharmacy technicians.
Facilitate the personal and professional development of staff. This involves identifying training and development needs.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oBTEC/NVQ3 in pharmacy services oRegistered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC) oEvidence of Continuing Development
Desirable
- oJAC advanced Systems training oPharmacy Robot Superuser training oChartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification or willingness to work towards a CIPS Level 4 Diploma oFoundation-level leadership skills course
Skills
Essential
- oAble to use Define/Refine/Exend Benchmarking software oAble to use Excel and produce reports to analyse and interpret data accurately oTo be able to use supplier software (Medecator/Powergate) for ordering and product interrogation oTo be able to use all MS Office suites to a high standard including Word/Excel/ Powerpoint oTo be work place supervisor for Pre-Registration Technicians oTo be able to make decisions and prioritise work. oTo mentor and train junior staff in the processes of the Pharmacy Procurement/Distribution/Stores including Homecare oTo be able to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals oTo be able to produce written work to a high standard oTo be able to demonstrate they can work independently using their own initiative while knowing any limitations of their own authority and knowledge. oTo be able to identify and solve problems.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy. oExtensive experience managing Pharmacy Procurement Distribution and Stores service. oExperience with implementing contracts for medicines. oExperience of managing staff up to and including Band 6 oPrevious experience of JAC/Other Pharmacy softeware to advanced system level. Including reporting and interrogation/intepretation of data oSignificant experience in writing and operationalising procedures. oPrevious experience of Pharmacy Robotic Systems and Equipment to super user level oExperience of Safe and Secure handling of medicines and ability to Audit clinical areas to this effect oExperience of staff appraisal and objective setting
Desirable
- oExperience with Pharmacy Homecare oExperience with supply and storage of Medical Gases oExperience of automated medicines cabinets oExperience of mentoring NVQ level 2 pre registration technicians oExperience of trust policies relating to staff management including sickness absence. oExperience implementing quality initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Pharmacy Procurement and the supply of medicines including Pharmacy supply Law and Practice oKnowledge of the safe and secure handling of medicines oKnowledge of MHRA regulations relating to recall of medicines
Desirable
- oKnowledge of unlicensed medicines policies and procedures
Other
Essential
- oAbility to be compassionate and have Patient centred approach to work oTo work safely and identify risk where evident oTo be inclusive to all staff oTo take responsibility for your work oTo be respectful to all patients and staff oTo have a good attendance record and be punctual oHave a flexible approach to work oTo act as a role model for Pharmacy technicians and support staff oTo take part in the Saturday and BH Rota
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oBTEC/NVQ3 in pharmacy services oRegistered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC) oEvidence of Continuing Development
Desirable
- oJAC advanced Systems training oPharmacy Robot Superuser training oChartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) qualification or willingness to work towards a CIPS Level 4 Diploma oFoundation-level leadership skills course
Skills
Essential
- oAble to use Define/Refine/Exend Benchmarking software oAble to use Excel and produce reports to analyse and interpret data accurately oTo be able to use supplier software (Medecator/Powergate) for ordering and product interrogation oTo be able to use all MS Office suites to a high standard including Word/Excel/ Powerpoint oTo be work place supervisor for Pre-Registration Technicians oTo be able to make decisions and prioritise work. oTo mentor and train junior staff in the processes of the Pharmacy Procurement/Distribution/Stores including Homecare oTo be able to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team and other healthcare professionals oTo be able to produce written work to a high standard oTo be able to demonstrate they can work independently using their own initiative while knowing any limitations of their own authority and knowledge. oTo be able to identify and solve problems.
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy. oExtensive experience managing Pharmacy Procurement Distribution and Stores service. oExperience with implementing contracts for medicines. oExperience of managing staff up to and including Band 6 oPrevious experience of JAC/Other Pharmacy softeware to advanced system level. Including reporting and interrogation/intepretation of data oSignificant experience in writing and operationalising procedures. oPrevious experience of Pharmacy Robotic Systems and Equipment to super user level oExperience of Safe and Secure handling of medicines and ability to Audit clinical areas to this effect oExperience of staff appraisal and objective setting
Desirable
- oExperience with Pharmacy Homecare oExperience with supply and storage of Medical Gases oExperience of automated medicines cabinets oExperience of mentoring NVQ level 2 pre registration technicians oExperience of trust policies relating to staff management including sickness absence. oExperience implementing quality initiatives
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of Pharmacy Procurement and the supply of medicines including Pharmacy supply Law and Practice oKnowledge of the safe and secure handling of medicines oKnowledge of MHRA regulations relating to recall of medicines
Desirable
- oKnowledge of unlicensed medicines policies and procedures
Other
Essential
- oAbility to be compassionate and have Patient centred approach to work oTo work safely and identify risk where evident oTo be inclusive to all staff oTo take responsibility for your work oTo be respectful to all patients and staff oTo have a good attendance record and be punctual oHave a flexible approach to work oTo act as a role model for Pharmacy technicians and support staff oTo take part in the Saturday and BH Rota
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).
