Job summary
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist to provide pharmacy homecare and procurement services across the South West.
The post will be hosted by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, but will support all NHS Trusts in the South West agreement to provide enhanced homecare and procurement services across the region.
The role will form part of a small team with Quality Assurance, Data Analyst and Administrator colleagues, delivering focused work agreed at a regional level, but in line with National strategic objectives.
Main duties of the job
o Working in conjunction with regional NHS hospitals to provide assurance of the safe procurement of medicines which sit outside the scope of the Commercial Medicines Unit and NHSE contractingprocesses.o Providing support for regional primary care procurement functions.o Providing regional activity analysis influencing national objectives such as audit of wholesaler performance and national eCommerce uptake.o Working in conjunction with regional NHS organisations to switch homecare suppliers when necessary, conduct associated compliance audits and financial analysis.o Providing training for individual Trusts to optimise the use of Exend Plus and future digital enhancements.o Delivery of training, such as core content of the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) curriculum, in turn promoting best practice aligned to national agendas.o Attendance at SPM sub-groups such as clinical pharmacy managers and MSO networks.o Ensure all work undertaken minimises risk and maximises patient safety associated with the purchase of medicines and services.o Keep up to date with appropriate regulations pertaining to procurement of medicines, including knowledge of Public Procurement regulations, Good Distribution Practice and Good Clinical Practice.o Implement best practice standards for procurement of medicines in the NHS through the development of guidance, audit, training, mentoring and advice.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician (Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Post-graduate pharmacy qualification or equivalent extensive experience and specialist knowledge in procurement
- MPharm or BSc in Pharmacy or BTEC in pharmaceutical services or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills and the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Desirable
- Post-graduate management qualification.
- Post-graduate procurement qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload entirelyautonomously with good organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and influence the work of others
- Ability to support on projects and use own initiative, within agreed cost, quality and time
- Ability to organise research, teaching, and auditactivities
- Ability to persuade and influence
- Ability to use IT equipment and software packages
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders in order to deliver desired outcomes
- Ability to work under pressure, in a changing strategic environment, to tight deadlines, and with competing agendas
- Ability to analyse service and other data and to interpret and present resultscoherently
- Frequent concentration required, often interrupted by urgent requests and with an unpredictable work pattern.
- Ability to work from home or attend the department when needed. Also there will be a need to attend meetings regionally and nationally as required
Aptitudes
Essential
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self and team motivator
- Reliable
- Able to use initiative
- Integrity
- Committed to providing a high quality service
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with Medicines Optimisation and/or medicines decision making groups within the NHS (e.g. AreaPrescribing Committees or equivalent)
- Detailed knowledge of Medicines Optimisation as it pertains to both primary and secondary care
- Knowledge of procurement, its current provision across England and its role in delivering Medicines Optimisation
- Understanding and appreciation of local and national NHS (including pharmaceutical) policy
- Understanding of underpinning medicines legislation i.e. Medicines Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines (Duthie/RPS), Good Distribution and Manufacturing Practice, Medicines Guidance Note 14 etc
- A clear understanding of financial management,project management, standards of probity and business management.
- Managing/working with diverse range of stakeholders
- Proven track record of motivating others to deliver change.
- Knowledge of Homecare functions and the associated wider market
Desirable
- Experience in purchasing / contracting
- Knowledge of EU Public Procurement Law, Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
- Familiarity with pharmacy stock control systems
- Experience of project management
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician (Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council)
- Post-graduate pharmacy qualification or equivalent extensive experience and specialist knowledge in procurement
- MPharm or BSc in Pharmacy or BTEC in pharmaceutical services or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills and the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Desirable
- Post-graduate management qualification.
- Post-graduate procurement qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload entirelyautonomously with good organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and influence the work of others
- Ability to support on projects and use own initiative, within agreed cost, quality and time
- Ability to organise research, teaching, and auditactivities
- Ability to persuade and influence
- Ability to use IT equipment and software packages
- Ability to negotiate with stakeholders in order to deliver desired outcomes
- Ability to work under pressure, in a changing strategic environment, to tight deadlines, and with competing agendas
- Ability to analyse service and other data and to interpret and present resultscoherently
- Frequent concentration required, often interrupted by urgent requests and with an unpredictable work pattern.
- Ability to work from home or attend the department when needed. Also there will be a need to attend meetings regionally and nationally as required
Aptitudes
Essential
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills
- Self and team motivator
- Reliable
- Able to use initiative
- Integrity
- Committed to providing a high quality service
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of working with Medicines Optimisation and/or medicines decision making groups within the NHS (e.g. AreaPrescribing Committees or equivalent)
- Detailed knowledge of Medicines Optimisation as it pertains to both primary and secondary care
- Knowledge of procurement, its current provision across England and its role in delivering Medicines Optimisation
- Understanding and appreciation of local and national NHS (including pharmaceutical) policy
- Understanding of underpinning medicines legislation i.e. Medicines Act and Misuse of Drugs Act, Safe and Secure Handling of Medicines (Duthie/RPS), Good Distribution and Manufacturing Practice, Medicines Guidance Note 14 etc
- A clear understanding of financial management,project management, standards of probity and business management.
- Managing/working with diverse range of stakeholders
- Proven track record of motivating others to deliver change.
- Knowledge of Homecare functions and the associated wider market
Desirable
- Experience in purchasing / contracting
- Knowledge of EU Public Procurement Law, Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders
- Familiarity with pharmacy stock control systems
- Experience of project management
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
