Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the Stores, Distribution and Procurement team within Pharmacy Kingsway Hospital, Derby.
The successful candidate will be self motivated with excellent communication skills and time management., They will be able to lead the team on a day to day basis ensuring a safe supply of medicines to patients within the trust.
Previous experience of hospital procurement is desirable.
The 2024/25 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 2024, with any arrears due paid in November 2024
Main duties of the job
Responsible for efficient, economic and safe procurement of medicines,
Act as an EMIS hospital pharmacy administrator, with specific responsibility for managing the maintenance of the drug catalogue and stock taking. Acess Rx info Exend database for contract claims and procurement data.
Manage the department stock control system and ensure two rolling stock takes are completed each financial year.
Day to day supervision of the SDP team, ensuring all staff are trained and assessed to order, receive andsupply stock medicines safely and efficiently in line with procedures.
Manage the day-to-day co-ordination of the stock top up and stock audit visits to south wards and community mental health bases/teams.
Manage the day to day co-ordination of the replenishment of pharmacy resuscitation boxes to DHCFT inpatient wards, HUB and ECT. Ensure staff are trained and assessed to restock and check resuscitation boxes.
Monitor to follow items on a daily basis, ensure team check and follow up with the supplier.
Carry out Accuracy checking of prescribed medicines on a regular basis.Participate when required to support the operational service including Clozapine and Clinical trials in line with department rotas.
Participate in ward pharmacy technician medicines management to an allocated ward within the trust.
Deputises for the Pharmacy Operational Manager when required.
This postholder will need to be department based.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Day to day management of the Stores, Distribution and Procurement (SDP) team.
Maintain the EMIS drug catalogue, complete risk assessment tool before addition of new items. Access RX extend for procurement data.
Managing medicine shortages, recalls and contract claims as per SOPs.
Responsible for ensuring all staff working in the SDP area have appropriate training plans and are appropriately trained and signed out. Act as an Educational Supervisor for pre-registration pharmacy technicians if required by the course provider.
Lead on waste disposal activity with the pharmacy department in accordance with department, trust and environmental procedures.
Support the implementation of the pharmacy strategy and new ways of working.
Achieve team and personal objectives agreed during the appraisal process with Line Manager.
Attend procurement meetings in the absence of the pharmacy operational manager.
Act as a role model to ensure team members provide a consistent and high-quality standard service in line with trust values.
Carries out line management supervision of designated pharmacy support workers and complete records in line with trust procedures.
To participate in recruitment and selection of the SDP team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Day to day management of the Stores, Distribution and Procurement (SDP) team.
Maintain the EMIS drug catalogue, complete risk assessment tool before addition of new items. Access RX extend for procurement data.
Managing medicine shortages, recalls and contract claims as per SOPs.
Responsible for ensuring all staff working in the SDP area have appropriate training plans and are appropriately trained and signed out. Act as an Educational Supervisor for pre-registration pharmacy technicians if required by the course provider.
Lead on waste disposal activity with the pharmacy department in accordance with department, trust and environmental procedures.
Support the implementation of the pharmacy strategy and new ways of working.
Achieve team and personal objectives agreed during the appraisal process with Line Manager.
Attend procurement meetings in the absence of the pharmacy operational manager.
Act as a role model to ensure team members provide a consistent and high-quality standard service in line with trust values.
Carries out line management supervision of designated pharmacy support workers and complete records in line with trust procedures.
To participate in recruitment and selection of the SDP team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 in Pharmacy or studying towards
- Accredited Checking qualification or studying towards
Desirable
- Experience of Managing computer systems
Skills
Essential
- Communication written and verbal
- Computer skills e.g EMIS
- Data analysis
- Team work
- Adaptable to Change
Desirable
Knowledge /Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Familar with MHRA standards
- Understanding of the Procurement process for medicines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC level 3 in Pharmacy or studying towards
- Accredited Checking qualification or studying towards
Desirable
- Experience of Managing computer systems
Skills
Essential
- Communication written and verbal
- Computer skills e.g EMIS
- Data analysis
- Team work
- Adaptable to Change
Desirable
Knowledge /Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Familar with MHRA standards
- Understanding of the Procurement process for medicines
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).
