4071 - Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement & IT

Job summary

Interview Date: TBC

We are looking to recruit a proactive and ambitious pharmacy technician to lead, develop and oversee our procurement, distribution and administration teams.

The role exists to provide oversight of the purchasing and efficient distribution of medicines across the Trust. This includes joint responsibility for overall stock control and management of teams involved in procurement, distribution and invoicing. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside procurement colleagues across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

The combination of responsibilities within this post will facilitate development of leadership and operational management skills and you will be supported to develop your expertise by the Medicines Evaluation Team Leader.

This post will suit you if you are a registered pharmacy technician with experience of managing stock control systems within a hospital pharmacy environment. You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and lead a team, whilst being proactive in reviewing and redesigning processes where needed. A good understanding of the various digital systems used in the management of procurement and stock control, both at a Trust and Regional level, would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

The main focus of this role is to:

Lead on and oversee the purchasing, invoicing and distribution of pharmaceutical and other products procured via the pharmacy department, ensuring that they are processed efficiently and accurately, with any issues being resolved in a timely manner.

Work with the dispensary managers to ensure effective stock management across the pharmacy department and Trust, maintaining regulatory documentation.

Manage the pharmacy administration, procurement and pharmacy stores teams.

Act as a superuser for BD Rowa, Wellsky and Powergate, to include set up and maintenance of supplier files and be able to provide training to relevant staff members on the use of these systems.

Lead on the implementation of contract changes in the Wellsky and Powergate systems, delegating to appropriately trained staff where required.

Lead on the management of medicines shortages and implement solutions in line with regional/national recommendations.

Support and contribute to Cost Improvement Programmes with respect to efficiencies that may be achieved through pharmacy processes.

To manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers.

To represent the Trust at regional procurement meetings/forums.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Job responsibilities

Job Description forLead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement & IT

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services plus underpinning knowledge from BTEC in pharmaceutical science or an equivalent accredited qualification.
• GPhC Registration.

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post qualification experience
• Hospital based procurement experience
• Pharmacy IT systems experience
• Previous training experience
• Evidence of ongoing training and CPD

Desirable

• Previous supervisory experience
• Experience of Homecare Medicines Management

Trust Values

Essential

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• Please describe in around 100 words: How do you ensure you build and sustain positive working relationships within a team?