Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer this exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Procurement Team. We have a 15 hours per week permanent position for a Clinical Pharmacy Technician to work within the Pharmacy Procurement Service. This area provides a specialist service for all patients treated at the Trust. The Clinical Technician would work alongside the pharmacy procurement team to provide a valued service bringing their clinical knowledge to the procurement process with the aims of managing shortages, promoting best value procurement and maintaining a patient centred approach.
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who wishes to develop their existing skills and expertise in this area as well as integrating within the well-established team. This is a fairly new role and we are looking for an innovative, motivated person to join the team.
- Interview Date: 30 July 2025
- 15 Hours /Week - we can be flexible on days / how worked
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
Based in the Pharmacy Procurement team, you will collaborate with your team and the wider pharmacy professional team to deliver a person-centred approach to managing shortages and procuring medication for the Trust. You will undertake reviews of medication that we purchase to ensure that we are getting the best value procurement e.g. for unlicensed medication and over-labelled packs, involving the wider pharmacy clinical, distribution and medicines management teams as appropriate. There are opportunities to develop project management and audit skills.
You will be a team-player with excellent communication, prioritisation, influencing, problem solving and negotiating skills. No previous experience in pharmacy procurement is required, as full training will be provided.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice as an experienced pharmacy technician.
- To practice as a registered pharmacy technician
- Responsible for providing day to day support to the pharmacy procurement function of the directorate, including dealing with stock shortages, MHRA drug recalls and procurement related problems and enquires
- Effectively communicate with pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufactures, homecare companies and external agencies e.g., CMU, regarding the safe, efficient, and cost-effective procurement and supply of medicines
- Liaise with homecare providers, clinical teams, and patients to resolve queries, thus ensuring patients receive their medicines in a timely manner
- Deputise for the Pharmacy Purchasing Manager & Pharmacy Homecare Procurement Manager when necessary.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To practice as an experienced pharmacy technician.
- To practice as a registered pharmacy technician
- Responsible for providing day to day support to the pharmacy procurement function of the directorate, including dealing with stock shortages, MHRA drug recalls and procurement related problems and enquires
- Effectively communicate with pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufactures, homecare companies and external agencies e.g., CMU, regarding the safe, efficient, and cost-effective procurement and supply of medicines
- Liaise with homecare providers, clinical teams, and patients to resolve queries, thus ensuring patients receive their medicines in a timely manner
- Deputise for the Pharmacy Purchasing Manager & Pharmacy Homecare Procurement Manager when necessary.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of all technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained by practical experience of an approved training programme
- In addition, successful completion of an in-house competency-based training programme or previous relevant post qualification relevant clinical experience which provides an equivalent level of additional experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy procurement processes.
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of pharmacy, hospital and/or general practice computer systems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practical experience of working in a relevant clinical pharmacy environment.
Desirable
- Practical experience of working as a designated checker
- Familiar with Medicines Information enquiry answering resources
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification plus experience to degree equivalent.
- Registered with GPhC
Desirable
- Medicines Management qualification.
- Formal management qualification
- NVQ Assessor qualification
- An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of all technical aspects of pharmacy patient services, supported by practical experience gained by practical experience of an approved training programme
- In addition, successful completion of an in-house competency-based training programme or previous relevant post qualification relevant clinical experience which provides an equivalent level of additional experience
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of pharmacy procurement processes.
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent customer care
- Working knowledge of pharmacy, hospital and/or general practice computer systems
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Practical experience of working in a relevant clinical pharmacy environment.
Desirable
- Practical experience of working as a designated checker
- Familiar with Medicines Information enquiry answering resources
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- S/NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services and approved underpinning knowledge e.g. BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification plus experience to degree equivalent.
- Registered with GPhC
Desirable
- Medicines Management qualification.
- Formal management qualification
- NVQ Assessor qualification
- An Accredited Accuracy Checking Qualification
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).
