Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Procurement and Contracts Manager to join the UHBW pharmacy team.
The Pharmacy Procurement Manager at UHBW will play a pivotal role in managing the procurement process efficiently and effectively to support the organisation's mission of providing exceptional care to patients and their families.
This role is responsible for sourcing goods and services, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with third-party providers. The Procurement Manager also ensures compliance with procurement policies and procedures, monitors contract performance, and identifies opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
Through effective procurement and contract management, the right individual will make a tangible difference to our ability to expand our care and patient services.
Main duties of the job
- To manage develop and implement local and regional purchasing contracts of pharmaceuticals to provide a cost-effective service on behalf of the directorates within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
- To ensure procurement practices align with the principals of the Purchasing for Safety agenda, in collaboration with the Medicines Safety Officer and clinical leads.
- To manage the activity of the Stores and Procurement teams.
- To be the point of contact for the Pharmacy Department as the subject matter expert for pharmacy procurement activity and activity detailed in the job description.
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
- NVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
- Attained or willing to work towards a Level 5 Chartered institute of procurement and supply
- Postgraduate level qualification in relevant subject (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant experience in management to Master's Level
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Willing to undertake a Cogent gold accredited Responsible Person training course and MHRA interview to be RP for UHBW WDA licence
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification (e.g.PRINCE2)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Formal Management Qualification or equivalent significant experience
- Up to date with the latest European and UK legislation e.g. OJEU
- Understanding of the commercial mechanics of the NHS, or transferable knowledge from the private sector
- Experience of recruitment, managing and developing staff
- Experience of writing and developing procedures
- Experience of motivating staff, conducting appraisals and giving feedback
Desirable
- Experience of financial management
- Extensive knowledge and experience of wholesale dealing and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, with a significant part of this experience in hospital pharmacy
- Extensive experience of undertaking audit and quality management systems
- Experience of the implementation of complex commercial contracts from tender through to mobilisation and commissioning, and contract management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and supply via Wholesale Dealer Authorisation
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills and use of Pharmacy stock control systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to manage projects and change effectively
- Understand and practice excellent leadership skills
- Financial and numeric skills
- Good time management, able to prioritise appropriately and effectively
- Able to act as a role model
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Systems Management and pharmaceutical quality assurance and control
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 in Management or equivalent knowledge and experience in Pharmacy management
- Attained or willing to work towards a Level 5 Chartered institute of procurement and supply
- Postgraduate level qualification in relevant subject (e.g. business administration) or equivalent relevant experience in management to Master's Level
- Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice
- Willing to undertake a Cogent gold accredited Responsible Person training course and MHRA interview to be RP for UHBW WDA licence
Desirable
- Formal project management qualification (e.g.PRINCE2)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Formal Management Qualification or equivalent significant experience
- Up to date with the latest European and UK legislation e.g. OJEU
- Understanding of the commercial mechanics of the NHS, or transferable knowledge from the private sector
- Experience of recruitment, managing and developing staff
- Experience of writing and developing procedures
- Experience of motivating staff, conducting appraisals and giving feedback
Desirable
- Experience of financial management
- Extensive knowledge and experience of wholesale dealing and good distribution practice (GDP) requirements, with a significant part of this experience in hospital pharmacy
- Extensive experience of undertaking audit and quality management systems
- Experience of the implementation of complex commercial contracts from tender through to mobilisation and commissioning, and contract management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and supply via Wholesale Dealer Authorisation
- Ability to successfully develop knowledge in specialist area
- Relevant IT skills and use of Pharmacy stock control systems
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage and motivate staff
- Ability to manage projects and change effectively
- Understand and practice excellent leadership skills
- Financial and numeric skills
- Good time management, able to prioritise appropriately and effectively
- Able to act as a role model
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Systems Management and pharmaceutical quality assurance and control
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
