Job summary
Are you a pharmacy technician looking for a new role with plenty of opportunities to develop new skills? Then we are keen to hear from you.
As the Chief Pharmacy Technician for Outsourced Outpatients, you will be the main contact between our outsourced outpatient partner and the Trust. You will work closely with both Trust staff and the staff across our four outsourced outpatients pharmacies, so play a key role in the service provision to our patients.
A key part of this role is in advising on medicines procurement, stock control and management, and well as an opportunity to get involved in contract management, financial management and governance. So it is a role offering involvement in a variety of areas.
You will also be a member of the Pharmacy Business Support team, so will be given opportunities to get involved in supporting the rest of the team and the department across a wide range of areas, including the pharmacy stock control system, automation and other projects
Main duties of the job
To be the lead and first point of contact for the outsourced partners, clinics and pharmacy staff regarding outsourcing issues
To support the management of the outsourced outpatient pharmacy contract and services on behalf of the Pharmacy Department.
To ensure medicines are procured by the provider cost effectively in line with NHS, LPP and local contracts and agreements, consistent with procurement via the Trust's pharmacies
To ensure the accuracy of pricing and medicines expenditure reporting by ensuring contract and other pricing information is updated on the CMM pharmacy system and notified to and actioned by the provider in a timely manner
To advise the provider in relation to medicines shortages, identifying and providing information on alternatives and authorising additional expenditure incurred
To support and deputise for other members of the Pharmacy Business Support team in their absence
Ensuring the Outsourced Outpatients Pharmacy Provider complies with all medicines related legislation.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or 5 years equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification or experience)
- Significant experience to masters equivalent level (minimum 5 years)
- Registered with the GPC
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPC
Desirable
- Diploma or equivalent or procurement management experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent & significant post-registration experience working as a pharmacy technician
- Experience in a team leadership role.
- Experience of staff training and supervision
- Experience of devising and managing KPI's and service performance.
Desirable
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical procurement
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good understanding of national and local priorities
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or 5 years equivalent recognised pharmacy technician qualification or experience)
- Significant experience to masters equivalent level (minimum 5 years)
- Registered with the GPC
- Mandatory professional CPD as defined by GPC
Desirable
- Diploma or equivalent or procurement management experience
Experience
Essential
- Recent & significant post-registration experience working as a pharmacy technician
- Experience in a team leadership role.
- Experience of staff training and supervision
- Experience of devising and managing KPI's and service performance.
Desirable
- Previous experience in pharmaceutical procurement
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good ability to organise and prioritise work
- Good understanding of national and local priorities
- Ability to influence senior pharmacy and medical staff.
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).
