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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (weekend shifts and late shifts)
Job ref
390-CSS-BR-9198
Employer
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Broomfield
Town
Chelmsford
Salary
£28,407 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Pharmacy Homecare and Procurement Technician

Band 5

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend,  is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

 

Job overview

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician looking to move into homecare and pharmacy procurement and wish to further develop your professional leadership and procurement 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 homecare and  pharmacy procurement, with good communication skills and initiative and the ability to work accurately whilst meeting deadlines.

Relevant experience is desirable 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

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

The Broomfield hospital site has recently undergone a major upgrade within the Pharmacy.  We have a state of the art Omnicell automated dispensing robot and a brand new built Omnicell CD cabinet.

An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Department at the Broomfield site  for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician.

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician, registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, to join our department.   The main focus of the role at the outset will be to work within the pharmacy homecare team assisting with reviewing existing contracts and building new contracts and frameworks, updating script templates, managing KPI reports, managing switches to generic medicines and processing homecare prescriptions. The role will also involve working with the pharmacy procurement team, assisting in the day to day purchasing of medications for the Trust, contacting suppliers, helping to coordinate medication shortages, running reports as requesed and proactivley helping with stock control issues.

The post holder will also actively participate in the delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to all areas of the department including Dispensary services, Ward services and Homecare services as needed.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under own ititative and escalate when needed.  Attention to detail and organisational skills are essential.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a pharmacy procurement technician you will be involved in all aspects of purchasing within the department for Broomfield hospital and over time the wider MSE team. Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders duties will include but is not limited to; reviewing existing contracts and building new contracts and frameworks, updating script templates, managing KPI reports, managing switches to generic medicines and processing homecare prescriptions. 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 part of the day to day running  of the pharmacy procurement department. 

Person specification

Professional Qualification with gphc

Essential criteria
  • Must be registered with the GPhC

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • Previous experience of working under pressure and to strict deadlines
Desirable criteria
  • •Procurement experience
  • Homecare experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesStonewall Silver 2022Disability confident employerNHS Rainbow badgeNHS Pastoral CareNHS 75th Birthday

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Craig Nelson
Job title
Lead Procurement Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01268 524 900
Additional information

01268 524 900 ext 2997

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