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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Weekend working and late night duties)
Job ref
434-SCS6794395-A
Employer
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Town
Aylesbury
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

Band 5

Be part of our BHT family

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 renownedÌýNational 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.Ìý

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.

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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:

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

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work!Ìý

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• Ìý ÌýAs part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• Ìý ÌýWe offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. Ìý
• Ìý ÌýWe provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
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Why work for us?
• Ìý ÌýWe’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.
• Ìý ÌýAs an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Ìý ÌýGreater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.Ìý
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What do we stand for?
• Ìý ÌýOur vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Ìý ÌýOur mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Ìý ÌýOur 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

Essential criteria
  • NVQ3 in Pharmaceutical Services or Equivalent
  • Registration with GPHC as a technician
  • ACPT accredited or willing to work towards qualification.
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ assessor course or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • 2 years qualified experience in hospital pharmacy
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution
  • Training of Pharmacy Staff
  • Staff supervision/management

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential criteria
  • 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
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel to other sites

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark

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.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
MUHAMMED EESA BASHIR
Job title
Section Lead - Procurement and Distribution
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01296 315280
Additional information

Saqib Tariq
[email protected]

Team Lead - Procurement & DistributionÌý

01296 315280