Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Procurement and High Cost Medicines team for a successful applicant to take on a new role as Band 4 Pharmacy High Cost Medicine and Procurement Supervisor
The role is to Supervise and participate in the activities of High Cost Medicines, Homecare, and procurement of medicines, by working closely with our Procurement and HCM supervisor, the Pharmacy Procurement Manager, HCM and Procurement team, and the wider Pharmacy team to ensure the Trust and Departmental objectives are met.
Main duties of the job
Supervise the Pharmacy Procurement and High Cost medicines officers in the day to day duties of Pharmacy High Cost Medicines Procurement. Be the main point of contact for day to day high cost medicines and homecare enquires. Provide assistance for the administration of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trusts pharmacy procurement services when required.
Supervise and participate in the activities of Homecare and High cost medicines and the procurement of medicines, by working closely with the Lead Technician for homecare, Pharmacy Procurement Manager and the wider Pharmacy team to ensure the Trust and Departmental objectives are met.
Take responsibility for the purchase of medicines for direct patient use, ward supply and assist in the processing of invoices for payment of pharmaceutical products for the Trust. Provide prompt and accurate data to Trust Finance, and other NHS members as appropriate. Process credit notes for pharmaceutical items which have been returned to suppliers, or for order discrepancies
It is expected that the following approximate proportions of role delivery will apply;
80% Supervise and Process Homecare service provision, High cost medicines and the Medicines Value programme, processing of invoices & reimbursement of costs.
20% Supervise and Process the Purchase of medicines and Administration Associated with the Procurement of Medicines
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent relevant field OR equivalent occupational knowledge and experience
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPs) foundation stage OR equivalent Occupational knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development acquired through courses and/or relevant experience
Desirable
- ECDL / Microsoft Academy / IT skills pathway qualifications or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of receipting process, materials management, including stock control, delivery, ordering/invoicing
- Experience of working efficiently in a busy pharmacy environment
- Proven computer competency including but not exclusively Microsoft software products including Excel and Word to facilitate data analysis and financial reporting
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience in audit, data collection activities and analysis
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of funding streams and processes for high cost medicines
- Experience of pharmacy ascribe systems
- Experience of invoicing or accounts systems
- Experience of use of SSRS and Define reporting tools
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and Organised
Desirable
- Supervisory experience and experience or activities within job remit of training staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general level of education including Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent relevant field OR equivalent occupational knowledge and experience
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPs) foundation stage OR equivalent Occupational knowledge and experience
- Evidence of continued professional development acquired through courses and/or relevant experience
Desirable
- ECDL / Microsoft Academy / IT skills pathway qualifications or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of receipting process, materials management, including stock control, delivery, ordering/invoicing
- Experience of working efficiently in a busy pharmacy environment
- Proven computer competency including but not exclusively Microsoft software products including Excel and Word to facilitate data analysis and financial reporting
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience in audit, data collection activities and analysis
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of funding streams and processes for high cost medicines
- Experience of pharmacy ascribe systems
- Experience of invoicing or accounts systems
- Experience of use of SSRS and Define reporting tools
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently and Organised
Desirable
- Supervisory experience and experience or activities within job remit of training 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).
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).
