Job summary
To support the Principal Pharmacy Procurement Technician with the running of the Procurement service and team. To ensure the safe, efficient and cost effective purchase of medicines to all pharmacy locations. Prioritisation and management of duties, understanding needs and expectations of workload. Take an active and methodical approach in problem-solving.
Main duties of the job
To order Pharmaceuticals according to Trust Standing Financial Instruction and policies whilst also liaising with the relevant teams making them aware of nil or potential supply issues. To routinely follow up on orders placed and to query overdue orders identified using the Pharmacy SharePoint reports and to code all supplier responses into the database. To manage stock shortages by Purchasing "Off-Contract" according to medicines procurement and supply chain (MPSC) contract terms and managing stock allocations to locations according to stock usage. To record all "off-contract" purchases on our SharePoint database to allow for clawback of costs from contract suppliers.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.
Guy's is home to the largest dental school in Europe and a £160 million Cancer Centre opened in 2016. As part of our commitment to provide care closer to home, in 2017 we also opened a cancer centre and a kidney treatment centre at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. St Thomas' has one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest emergency departments in London. It is also home to Evelina London Children's Hospital.
Guy's and St Thomas' pharmacy departments are one of the largest and most renowned pharmacy within the UK.
The pharmacy procurement team are a centralised service who purchase medicines to the value of £130million per annum.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To order all unlicensed, named patient specials and non-formulary products according to Trust procedures and to inform the Pharmacy Safety Committee of changes or proposals for change of brand packaging or labelling of pharmaceutical products. To obtain drugs urgently required from other hospitals at the request of a Senior Pharmacist or Principal Technician and identify and employ suitable measures to correct any discrepancies in costings and in stock level management. Work accurately and timely to complete tasks. Professional communication with patients, pharmacy staff, wider hospital teams and external companies. Efficiently and effectively utilise available resources; emails, telephones, computer hardware and software. Work independently to complete tasks but also to cooperate with others in line with own work limitations. At all times work in accordance with Trust values, and procedures. Provide appropriate support to Homecare staff when needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To order all unlicensed, named patient specials and non-formulary products according to Trust procedures and to inform the Pharmacy Safety Committee of changes or proposals for change of brand packaging or labelling of pharmaceutical products. To obtain drugs urgently required from other hospitals at the request of a Senior Pharmacist or Principal Technician and identify and employ suitable measures to correct any discrepancies in costings and in stock level management. Work accurately and timely to complete tasks. Professional communication with patients, pharmacy staff, wider hospital teams and external companies. Efficiently and effectively utilise available resources; emails, telephones, computer hardware and software. Work independently to complete tasks but also to cooperate with others in line with own work limitations. At all times work in accordance with Trust values, and procedures. Provide appropriate support to Homecare staff when needed.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
Desirable
- CIPS Diploma in Purchasing or working towards
- Accredited checking technician (ACT)
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience of using Epic pharmacy computer system for purchasing
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate more complex and sensitive information effectively using clear written and spoken English to overcome barriers to understanding.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others.
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS.
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council GPhC
Desirable
- CIPS Diploma in Purchasing or working towards
- Accredited checking technician (ACT)
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous experience of using Epic pharmacy computer system for purchasing
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure accurately
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks using own initiative
- Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to communicate more complex and sensitive information effectively using clear written and spoken English to overcome barriers to understanding.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others.
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of the context of hospital pharmacy and the NHS.
- Demonstrated accurate numeracy skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
