Job summary
We
are looking for an experienced pharmacy professional with a passion for
Quality Assurance and a drive for excellence to join our expanding team
within the newly created North East and Yorkshire & Humber procurement
team focused on medicines products and services.
We
have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated pharmacy technician to
support the quality assurance element of the Pharmaceutical Purchasing
Consortium (the Hub).
Your
role with involve ensuring that medicines and services are managed to
maintain the highest standard of quality and safety, plus that these are
purchased in an efficient cost effective manner, and that all standards,
professional, statutory and operational are met.
This
role is hybrid, with time split between our office in Leeds and remote
working. The role involves face to
face meetings and requires some travel outside of the region.
Main duties of the job
With
the Lead Category Managers, Category Procurement Specialists, and Quality
Assurance Manager provide the clinical leadership on a range of contracts and
services to suit the requirements of the Hub member organisations in the
unlicensed medicines category.
Assist
in the management of medicine markets, suppliers and product/services
research activity to inform strategic and tactical objectives, including the
evaluation of new products/services.
Help
manage a portfolio of complex categories of medicines and services across
multi organisations.
Plan
and undertake effective product and service performance reviews with
managers, customers, stakeholders and suppliers inline with contract
management requirements.
Ensure
all medicines sourcing activity complies with relevant legislation, policies,
procedures and best practice and propose changes when necessary.
Influence
stakeholders, patient groups and customers to standardise on the use of
medicines and services, dealing with conflict to ensure sustainable
compliance.
Provide
clinical input to support the design of tender specifications, contract
management and any subsequent change control processes.
Undertake
quality assessment of unlicensed medicines and suppliers, and completion of
evaluation reports to support the contract recommendation, debrief and award
process.
About us
The
North East & Yorkshire Pharmaceuticals Purchasing Consortium is a
collaborative NHS organisation that works with customers by using procurement
and commercial expertise to drive value and efficiencies across the NHS.Our
purpose is to provide creative procurement solutions,strategic purchasing
support and specialist knowledge to the member NHS trusts and publicly funded
bodies who are our customers.We are hosted by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust, providing the legal entity for the operation and is the employer of
all our staff.The Consortia has recently expanded from Yorkshire & Humber
region to include North East & North Cumbria region we are changing to
reflect the increased number of customers.We have been established for over
30 years and our strength lies in the close relationships with our pharmacy
members and strong networks that have been established in this unique and
highly specialised category of medicines and services
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for an experienced pharmacy professional with a passion for
Quality Assurance and a drive for excellence to join our team. The successful
candidate will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, and a sound
understanding of medicines legislation.
For
the full details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see
attached job description.
Qualifications
Required
Essential:
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ
Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
Registrant of the General
Pharmaceutical Council
Recognised continuing professional
development
Desirable:
Membership of a pharmacy leadership
body (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)
Specialist
knowledge
Essential:
Significant management experience
as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician within a complex organisation
Hospital medicines management and
pharmacy experience
Experience of managing change at an
advanced level
Experience of medicines products
and services
Experience of providing specialist
technical advice to key stakeholders, including Consultants, Nurses,
Pharmacists, and patients
Understanding and appreciation of
local and national NHS policy (including medicines policies)
Understanding of underpinning
medicines legislation i.e. Medicines Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and
Secure Handling of Medicines (Duthie), Good Distribution and Manufacturing
Practice, Medicines Guidance Note 14 etc.
Understanding of medicines regulations
Knowledge of supply chain networks,
particularly the medicines supply chain
Desirable:
Production of policies and
procedures
Behaviours
and Skills:
Essential:
Ability to work alone or with a
team, with the ability to support, advise and value others
Commitment to high standards of
service delivery
Ability to work accurately whilst
under pressure, dealing with an unpredictable workload, using effective
prioritisation skills
Ability to deal with conflict when
challenging customers existing arrangements and choices of
medicines/services
Excellent and proven communication
skills written, verbal, and listening
Exceptional analytical skills in
order to be able to investigate and advise on highly complex matters and to
give appropriate advice and management strategies
Effective prioritisation skills and
ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and able to work under
own initiative
Excellent time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Frequent need to concentrate for
long periods when performing assessments of a highly complex nature
Judgements requiring analysis and
interpretation of complex economic and clinical data, with comparison of
multiple options for high value contracting projects
Desirable:
Knowledge of UK Procurement Law
Practical
Skills:
Essential:
Advanced planning and organisation
of complex activities and strategies
Dealing with complex facts or
situations which require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range
of options for presentation to a multi-organisational project group
Excellent literacy, numeric,
written communication skills; listening skills
Excellent computer skills,
including Microsoft Office applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
We
are looking for an experienced pharmacy professional with a passion for
Quality Assurance and a drive for excellence to join our team. The successful
candidate will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, and a sound
understanding of medicines legislation.
For
the full details of the job description and main responsibilities, please see
attached job description.
Qualifications
Required
Essential:
BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ
Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
Registrant of the General
Pharmaceutical Council
Recognised continuing professional
development
Desirable:
Membership of a pharmacy leadership
body (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)
Specialist
knowledge
Essential:
Significant management experience
as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician within a complex organisation
Hospital medicines management and
pharmacy experience
Experience of managing change at an
advanced level
Experience of medicines products
and services
Experience of providing specialist
technical advice to key stakeholders, including Consultants, Nurses,
Pharmacists, and patients
Understanding and appreciation of
local and national NHS policy (including medicines policies)
Understanding of underpinning
medicines legislation i.e. Medicines Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and
Secure Handling of Medicines (Duthie), Good Distribution and Manufacturing
Practice, Medicines Guidance Note 14 etc.
Understanding of medicines regulations
Knowledge of supply chain networks,
particularly the medicines supply chain
Desirable:
Production of policies and
procedures
Behaviours
and Skills:
Essential:
Ability to work alone or with a
team, with the ability to support, advise and value others
Commitment to high standards of
service delivery
Ability to work accurately whilst
under pressure, dealing with an unpredictable workload, using effective
prioritisation skills
Ability to deal with conflict when
challenging customers existing arrangements and choices of
medicines/services
Excellent and proven communication
skills written, verbal, and listening
Exceptional analytical skills in
order to be able to investigate and advise on highly complex matters and to
give appropriate advice and management strategies
Effective prioritisation skills and
ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and able to work under
own initiative
Excellent time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Frequent need to concentrate for
long periods when performing assessments of a highly complex nature
Judgements requiring analysis and
interpretation of complex economic and clinical data, with comparison of
multiple options for high value contracting projects
Desirable:
Knowledge of UK Procurement Law
Practical
Skills:
Essential:
Advanced planning and organisation
of complex activities and strategies
Dealing with complex facts or
situations which require analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range
of options for presentation to a multi-organisational project group
Excellent literacy, numeric,
written communication skills; listening skills
Excellent computer skills,
including Microsoft Office applications
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work alone or within a team, with the ability to support, advise and value others in areas
- Work accurately whilst under pressure,dealing with an unpredictable workload,using effective prioritisation and time management skills to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
- Apply advanced planning/organisational skills to achieve optimal operation of contracting & assurance processes for self/team members to support the organisation achieving its objectives,goals&values
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal and relationship building skills
- Exceptional analytical skills in order to be able to investigate and advise on highly complex matters and to give appropriate advice and management strategies
- Strong self-motivation and personal drive to achieve and deliver on objectives. Ability to cope with multiple, sometimes-conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK Procurement Law
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services OR equivalent
- Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Recognised continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a pharmacy leadership body (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)
- Experience of training / assessing staff
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician within a complex organisation, plus hospital medicines management and pharmacy experience
- Specialist knowledge of supplier and unlicensed medicine quality assessment
- Understanding of underpinning medicines legislation i.e. Medicines Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines (Duthie), GDP & GMP, Guidance Note 14 etc.
- Experience of managing change at an advanced level and providing specialist technical advice to key stakeholders, including Consultants, Nurses, Pharmacists, and patients
Desirable
- Production of policies and procedures
Person Specification
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work alone or within a team, with the ability to support, advise and value others in areas
- Work accurately whilst under pressure,dealing with an unpredictable workload,using effective prioritisation and time management skills to plan effectively both own workload and that of specialist team
- Apply advanced planning/organisational skills to achieve optimal operation of contracting & assurance processes for self/team members to support the organisation achieving its objectives,goals&values
- Excellent communications skills, written and verbal and relationship building skills
- Exceptional analytical skills in order to be able to investigate and advise on highly complex matters and to give appropriate advice and management strategies
- Strong self-motivation and personal drive to achieve and deliver on objectives. Ability to cope with multiple, sometimes-conflicting deadlines
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK Procurement Law
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services OR equivalent
- Registrant of the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Recognised continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of a pharmacy leadership body (e.g. Royal Pharmaceutical Society)
- Experience of training / assessing staff
Experience
Essential
- Significant management experience as a Specialist Pharmacy Technician within a complex organisation, plus hospital medicines management and pharmacy experience
- Specialist knowledge of supplier and unlicensed medicine quality assessment
- Understanding of underpinning medicines legislation i.e. Medicines Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines (Duthie), GDP & GMP, Guidance Note 14 etc.
- Experience of managing change at an advanced level and providing specialist technical advice to key stakeholders, including Consultants, Nurses, Pharmacists, and patients
Desirable
- Production of policies and procedures
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.
