Pharmacy Inventory Officer

1 month ago


Huddersfield, United Kingdom Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to work within our Pharmacy Stores Team as a Pharmacy Inventory Officer.

You will be expected to manage and monitor the efficient purchasing of the pharmacy stock inventory (including medical gases) to ensure a reliable and effective service.

You will ensure efficient use of the Trust finances by effective management of the pharmacy inventory, minimising impact of supply issues and waste; and identifying opportunities for cost savings.

**The post holder will be required to**:
Assist with the implementation of automated pharmacy systems to optimise pharmacy inventory stock management and reporting

To work with the Procurement /Stores Lead team to support the efficient implementation of new drug contracts and to support effective purchase of newly introduced medicines

To work with the Procurement /Stores Lead team to support the efficient implementation of clinical policy changes in pharmacy.

Support the timely management of Drug Alerts or Medicine Supply Issues according to standard procedure and assist in the sourcing of alternative supplies/ products

Collate and disseminate information on drug supply problems to all customers in conjunction with the Procurement /Stores Lead team

To participate in team meetings relating to pharmacy inventory management and ensure staff meet agreed performance standards.

To manage the chasing of overdue orders to ensure continuity of service and be responsible for ensuring the Procurement Dept are informed of supply problems.

To assist the Procurement team with investigations and actions to enable off contract purchases and reclaims of monies.

Be responsible for providing support to Procurement / Stores lead team in the sourcing and introduction of new drugs.

To continually monitor usage trends, review and update ward stock lists and pharmacy stock-holding on EMIS to minimise waste and maximise supply.

The Pharmacy Directorate at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust is a progressive and forward thinking department which is well respected within the Trust.

We use the (eMIS) Pharmacy Computer System with Electronic Medicines Management and Cerner Millennium Electronic Patient Record system (EPR) across the Trust. We are in the process of implementing electronic Controlled Drug registers (eCDR) and are one of the few trusts who have supported the development of eCDR systems.

Our Calderdale site is undergoing a transformation project to install a robotic dispensing system which will transform the way in which we work.

Main Tasks

Assist with the implementation of automated pharmacy systems to optimise pharmacy inventory stock management and reporting

To work with the Procurement /Stores Lead team to support the efficient implementation of new drug contracts and to support effective purchase of newly introduced medicines

To work with the Procurement /Stores Lead team to support the efficient implementation of clinical policy changes in pharmacy.

Support the timely management of Drug Alerts or Medicine Supply Issues according to standard procedure and assist in the sourcing of alternative supplies/ products

Collate and disseminate information on drug supply problems to all customers in conjunction with the Procurement /Stores Lead team

To participate in team meetings relating to pharmacy inventory management and ensure staff meet agreed performance standards

To manage the chasing of overdue orders to ensure continuity of service and be responsible for ensuring the Procurement Dept are informed of supply problems.

To assist the Procurement team with investigations and actions to enable off contract purchases and reclaims of monies.

Be responsible for providing support to Procurement / Stores lead team in the sourcing and introduction of new drugs.

To continually monitor usage trends, review and update ward stock lists and pharmacy stock-holding on EMIS to minimise waste and maximise supply.

To be responsible for identifying slow moving stock and short dated stock in the stores department and assist to manage its relocation to minimise wastage.

To support the monitoring of supplier performance in accordance with agreed parameters and liaise with Procurement /Stores Lead team to identify suppliers who fail to meet the required standard.

To ensure costing of all stock (medicines and consumables) are costed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Resolve immediate problems with out of stock medicines, liaising with wards, pharmacists and suppliers where necessary in conjunction with procurement.

Supporting the investigation of datix incidents and promotion of reporting and learning from incidents

Participates in general housekeeping e.g. cleaning and tidying work areas.

Participates in the weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rotational basis.

Undertakes other duties associated with providing an efficient Pharmacy Service to patients and wards as alloca


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