Pharmacy Procurement Lead

2 weeks ago

Westcliff, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Are you an experienced Registered Pharmacy Technician looking to move to a senior leadership post and further develop your professional leadership and management skills?


We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience of hospital pharmacy to join our friendly Pharmacy Team.

The post involves working in a patient focused department, supported by skilled colleagues.


This post would ideally suit those with a background in pharmacy procurement, with good communication skills and initiative and the ability to work accurately whilst meeting deadlines.


Relevant experience is essential including experience of financial work, the ability to perform accurate data analysis and reporting and the ability to resolve financial queries and problems.

A good knowledge of IT is desirable, preferably excel


As the pharmacy procurement lead you will be involved in all aspects of purchasing within the department for Basildon hospital and over time the wider MSE team.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Manager - Procurement the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; Purchasing of medicines, shortage management, invoicing, finance, contract and system management, outsourcing.


This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team.


You will be responsible for the day to day management of the pharmacy procurement functions at their base site and over time within their portfolio.


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


You will be a member of the Pharmacy Senior Management Team and will contribute to the delivery of pharmacy services as a whole.

This post would be suitable for an experience hospital pharmacy technician who has a track record of effective prioritisation along with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description

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