Job summary
The Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) is a nationally recognised service providing essential advice and guidance to the NHS in relation to all aspects of medicines use. We operate as a single integrated team spanning all 7 regions of NHS England & Improvement. We are hosted by a number of NHS Trusts across the country and are a close-knit group of highly experienced pharmacy professionals and support staff.
Within this team there are 5 functions, one of which is Pharmacy Procurement. Due to a reorganisation across SPS there is now an additional post sitting within the Procurement Hub. The post-holder will support all aspects of the work currently undertaken by the Regional Pharmacy Procurement Specialists.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a regional and national team in delivering agreed priorities, facilitating access to the most appropriate medicines, delivered via a robust supply chain, to the NHS organisations in their region, whilst offering best value for money to those organisations.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
You will work to support the collaborative working of the regional leads and their associates to deliver pharmacy procurement services as outlined in the NHS SPS service specification (December 2021). Data analysis and project management skills will be a key requirement of this role.
You will lead work to develop systems and ensure delivery of all elements of the SPS specification and delivering the CMU/SPS KPIs, working with RPPS leads and their associates in achieving these. This will involve working with all SPS functions as well as colleagues in NHSE, DHSC and local health economies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description, but some of the responsibilities include
You will work to support the collaborative working of the regional leads and their associates to deliver pharmacy procurement services as outlined in the NHS SPS service specification (December 2021). Data analysis and project management skills will be a key requirement of this role.
You will lead work to develop systems and ensure delivery of all elements of the SPS specification and delivering the CMU/SPS KPIs, working with RPPS leads and their associates in achieving these. This will involve working with all SPS functions as well as colleagues in NHSE, DHSC and local health economies.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant scientific subject or Degree equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Project delivery or training or equivalent complex project management experience e.g.Prince2
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in data analysis or equivalent relevant specialist experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a business data role
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-agency team
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working with confidential information
communication skills
Essential
- Ability to provide complex information on medicines use
communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in relevant scientific subject or Degree equivalent professional qualification or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Project delivery or training or equivalent complex project management experience e.g.Prince2
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate qualification in data analysis or equivalent relevant specialist experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a business data role
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-agency team
Knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working with confidential information
communication skills
Essential
- Ability to provide complex information on medicines use
communication skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal 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).
