Principal Pharmacy Technician: Procurement

1 month ago

Scarborough, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

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

The post holder will work cross site and work closely with the Procurement and Distribution Manager to contribute to operational running of the distribution and procurement services and pharmacy stores team.

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 the ability to perform accurate data analysis and reporting.

We are a friendly and innovative department which always thrives on improvement.

Please contact the recruiting manager, prior to applying to see if this role is for you.

Main duties of the job

To provide technical leadership on procurement in collaboration with theprocurement team across both York and Scarborough sites, working closely with the Principal Pharmacy Technician (Distribution and Automation) and the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution manager.

Day to day management and leadership of the Procurement and Distribution Senior Pharmacy Technicians and pharmacy stores and staff at the Scarborough site.

Effectively communicate with pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufacturers and external agencies ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement and supply of medicines in line with regional and national pharmacy contracting.

Communicate with pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals and external customers on wide range of queries relating to procurement of medicines including changes to contracts; availability and cost of medicines (including controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, and specials); and supply issues or delays.

To contribute to service improvement and development of distribution services to wards across all sites, including the provision of new services, facilitating ward moves and responding to complaints and issues, ensuring compliance with all legislation relating to medicines supply services, in a safe efficient and cost-effective manner.

About us

Our Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Sciences / QCF Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Certificate in management or equivalent training, including effective and legal recruitment, appraisal, and performance management. Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Desirable

QCF Level 4 or above in a qualification relevant to the post. ACT or PIPC qualification.

Experience & Knowledge Required

Essential

Specialist clinical and / or technical knowledge relating to the service to be managed. Knowledge of legislation, and pharmacy law and ethics in relation to the service to be managed. Knowledge of clinical governance, medicines management, risk management, health and safety and the wider health service. A length of experience sufficient to gain the competencies required for the post. Appropriate use of negotiating and influencing skills.

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Define, assess and review processes Effective audit internal process/make analysis of service impact; through the reporting of KPIs. Ability to implement, assess and evaluate competency based training programmes in specialist areas. Ability to participate in long term planning of the service to be managed. Ability to plan, prioritise and reorganise daily, weekly and monthly workload in the face of changing and competing demands to meet deadlines. Flexibility to changing work demands. Use of initiative appropriately Appropriate attention to detail Ability to actively contribute to the implementation of change in service, systems and products Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures. Ability to monitor and manage errors and to undertake an assessment of training and best practice. Able to use a range of computer programmes relevant to the post. Ability to set objectives.

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to communicate complex information to a range of health service staff and users, verbally and written. Well developed leadership skills. Ability to mentor staff. Ability to work alone. Strong team player. Receive and interpret instruction.

Values, Drivers & Motivators

Essential

Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: Kind - Open - Pursue Excellence

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