Job summary
To assist the Pharmacy Procurement and IT Systems Manager in the safe and cost effect procurement of medicines for the trust.
Answer queries of a complex technical nature in relation to drug availability and supply providing specialist advice to meet the needs of the patient / customer.
To support the pharmacy technical service relating to High-Cost Medicines-not reimbursed by national tariff, at Alder Hey in line with NHSE and CCG commissioning intentions, local policy and procedures to ensure safe, evidence based and cost- effective use.
To support the development, manipulation and analysis of reports and databases relating to medicines procurement and usage to ensure efficient response to commissioner, finance, and pharmacy information requirements.
- Support delivery of Trust drug budget CIP and Medicines Optimisation Agenda
Main duties of the job
To assist the Pharmacy Procurement and IT Systems Manager in the safe and cost effect procurement of medicines for the trust.
Answer queries of a complex technical nature in relation to drug availability and supply providing specialist advice to meet the needs of the patient / customer.
To support the pharmacy technical service relating to High-Cost Medicines-not reimbursed by national tariff, at Alder Hey in line with NHSE and CCG commissioning intentions, local policy and procedures to ensure safe, evidence based and cost- effective use.
To support the development, manipulation and analysis of reports and databases relating to medicines procurement and usage to ensure efficient response to commissioner, finance, and pharmacy information requirements.
- Support delivery of Trust drug budget CIP and Medicines Optimisation Agenda
About us
We have a new, exciting opportunity for an experienced GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician to take up a full time position of Senior Pharmacy Technician - Procurement and Medicines Optimisation . You will join our committed and friendly team to support the delivery of a high quality paediatric medicines procurement service to our patients.
As one of Europe's biggest and busiest children's hospitals, at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, we treat everything from common illnesses to highly complex and specialist conditions. In addition to our main hospital site, we offer paediatric services at a number of community sites and hold local clinics across Merseyside, Cumbria, Shropshire, Wales and the Isle of Man. We also provide specialist inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs in our recently relocated and newly opened state of the art facility.
We know that a children's hospital is different and that our job is more than just treating an illness. To us, every child is an individual. As well as giving them the very best care, we set out to make them feel happy, safe and confident as they play, learn and grow. At Alder Hey we are here to look after a child and their family and that includes mums, dads, brothers and sisters.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Pharmacy Procurement and IT Systems Manager in the safe and cost effect procurement of medicines for the trust.
Answer queries of a complex technical nature in relation to drug availability and supply providing specialist advice to meet the needs of the patient / customer.
To support the pharmacy technical service relating to High-Cost Medicines-not reimbursed by national tariff, at Alder Hey in line with NHSE and CCG commissioning intentions, local policy and procedures to ensure safe, evidence based and cost- effective use.
To support the development, manipulation and analysis of reports and databases relating to medicines procurement and usage to ensure efficient response to commissioner, finance, and pharmacy information requirements.
Support delivery of Trust drug budget CIP and Medicines Optimisation Agenda
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Pharmacy Procurement and IT Systems Manager in the safe and cost effect procurement of medicines for the trust.
Answer queries of a complex technical nature in relation to drug availability and supply providing specialist advice to meet the needs of the patient / customer.
To support the pharmacy technical service relating to High-Cost Medicines-not reimbursed by national tariff, at Alder Hey in line with NHSE and CCG commissioning intentions, local policy and procedures to ensure safe, evidence based and cost- effective use.
To support the development, manipulation and analysis of reports and databases relating to medicines procurement and usage to ensure efficient response to commissioner, finance, and pharmacy information requirements.
Support delivery of Trust drug budget CIP and Medicines Optimisation Agenda
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- oRegistered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)
Desirable
- oBTEC Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience and knowledge of working in a hospital pharmacy environment.
- Demonstrated experience of maintaining stock control systems
- Collaborative working with members of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric pharmacy
- Previous experience of purchasing in pharmacy
- Previous experience of completing department projects and audits
- Experience of producing medicines expenditure and cost-saving reports
- Experience of undertaking product risk assessments
- Experience of generating crystal reports
- Experience of data analysis and manipulation using Excel
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Microsoft Excel and relevant reporting skills using pharmacy computer system e.g. CMM
- Demonstrate the ability to automate reporting using IT skillset
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with health care professionals and parents/carers/patients on professional clinical matters
- Excellent interpersonal skills to promote a good customer service
- Ability to work effectively within various teams
- Demonstrated good time management skills
- Demonstrated good organisational skills
- Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation
- Demonstrated skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management
- Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruption
- Good analytical skills
- Dealing with complex queries and questions in relation to daily work
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to different computer packages
- Ability to solve complex technical problems
- Ability to interpret complex prescribing and financial data.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good attention to detail and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a demanding/noisy environment
- Self-motivating and able to motivate others
- Ability to negotiate a positive outcome
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Pro-active approach to training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oNVQ Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills and BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- oRegistered with the GPhC (General Pharmaceutical Council)
Desirable
- oBTEC Accredited Checking Technician Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience and knowledge of working in a hospital pharmacy environment.
- Demonstrated experience of maintaining stock control systems
- Collaborative working with members of multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric pharmacy
- Previous experience of purchasing in pharmacy
- Previous experience of completing department projects and audits
- Experience of producing medicines expenditure and cost-saving reports
- Experience of undertaking product risk assessments
- Experience of generating crystal reports
- Experience of data analysis and manipulation using Excel
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Microsoft Excel and relevant reporting skills using pharmacy computer system e.g. CMM
- Demonstrate the ability to automate reporting using IT skillset
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with health care professionals and parents/carers/patients on professional clinical matters
- Excellent interpersonal skills to promote a good customer service
- Ability to work effectively within various teams
- Demonstrated good time management skills
- Demonstrated good organisational skills
- Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation
- Demonstrated skills with regards to targets, deadlines and stock management
- Ability to concentrate despite frequent interruption
- Good analytical skills
- Dealing with complex queries and questions in relation to daily work
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to different computer packages
- Ability to solve complex technical problems
- Ability to interpret complex prescribing and financial data.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good attention to detail and responsible attitude to quality and accuracy
- Demonstrate ability to work under pressure in a demanding/noisy environment
- Self-motivating and able to motivate others
- Ability to negotiate a positive outcome
- Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Pro-active approach to training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Children's Hospital (Pharmacy Department)
EATON ROAD
Liverpool
L12 2AP
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
