Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician eager to expand your expertise in pharmacy procurement and distribution? Do you aspire to further develop your leadership, procurement, and distribution skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting?

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy to join our supportive Pharmacy Team. This evolving role provides the opportunity for professional growth, with the backing of highly skilled colleagues.

In this position, you will play a critical role in delivering an efficient and comprehensive procurement service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with all legal and departmental standards, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH regulations, Lifting and Handling guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in pharmacy procurement, excellent communication abilities, strong initiative, and the capacity to work accurately under tight deadlines. Experience in change management, audit processes, and data analysis is highly desirable, along with proficiency in IT systems, particularly JAC/CMM and Excel.

If you're ready for a new challenge and believe you have the skills we're looking for, we encourage you to apply!

Main duties of the job

The Procurement Technician will play a crucial role in the efficient procurement, storage, and management of pharmaceutical products across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Key responsibilities include:

• · Oversee the purchasing of pharmaceuticals to ensure a reliable and compliant supply chain.
• · Support training for new staff, ensuring they are well-prepared for procurement-related roles.
• · Liaise with suppliers to maintain effective relationships, track orders, and resolve any supply issues promptly.
• · Monitor inventory levels, coordinate restocking, and ensure accurate stock records are maintained.
• · Assist in managing the top-up service in collaboration with distribution staff, ensuring wards and departments have sufficient stock.
• · Maintain regulatory documentation and investigate any stock discrepancies for compliance.
• · Provide backup support for distribution when required, facilitating seamless operation across pharmacy services.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of pharmaceutical procurement processes.

Working for our organisation

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• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

Person specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services or Equivalent
• Registration with GPHC as a technician
• ACPT accredited or willing to work towards qualification.

• NVQ assessor course or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years qualified experience in hospital pharmacy

• Experience of Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution
• Training of Pharmacy Staff
• Staff supervision/management

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
• Ability to work in an organised and calm fashion in a busy environment.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner (verbal and written)
• Intermediate keyboard/computer skills
• To have a positive attitude and be able to recognise and communicate need for change and be able to participate in change management processes
• Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures accurately and in a timely fashion
• To have a clean and tidy appearance

• Be able to work on own initiative and be capable of making decisions.
• Be able to delegate and co-ordinate other staff
• To be able to recognise limits of own competencies and when to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
• To be forward thinking and be able to develop new ideas
• The ability to identify the need for SOP’s and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
• To be prepared to develop a good understanding of management issues and be prepared to attend any training sessions necessary for development

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

• Ability to travel to other sites

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before to the closing date.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.