Job summary
The post is a permanent position, working as a Senior member of Pharmacy Procurement team.
The Pharmacy Procurement team is responsible for maximising drug savings for the trust , which has an expenditure of over 100 million pounds on drugs every year.
The post holder will be responsible for the matching of invoices for goods received by the pharmacy, and for liaising with suppliers with regard to any discrepancies found. Assist with procurement issues, deal with contract changes, maintenance of the contract database, and costs to customers (including cross charging companies if they fail to supply contract lines), according to key performance indicators, to analyse results and make improvements in stock management.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the leadership management and development of all staff delivering pharmacy procurement services by providing a specialist service and being responsible for the daily management of the Pharmacy Buying office. The post holder will ensure the timely, efficient procurement of Trust's pharmaceutical requirement, maximising the use of the JAC computer system. Excellent communication is required between the post holder and colleagues in other sections of the department, the Trust and with representatives of the Pharmaceutical Industry to provide an integrated service, providing day-to day support to the pharmacy procurement function. This will include: sourcing of medicines, managing patient access schemes and delivery of procurement quipp financial savings.
Should the service require support in homecare section the post holder will be expected to work in other areas to support the overall pharmacy procurement service set in accordance with objectives set by the Head and deputy of pharmacy procurement
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education including Mathematics and English (GCSE standard)
- NVQ Pharmacy level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (or BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Developed specialist knowledge of procurement and sourcing, information and relevant understanding of unlicensed services;
- 3+ years relevant specialist experience of pharmacy procurement processes, or have gained a thorough sufficient knowledge of pharmacy procurement work activities;
- Good understanding of pharmacy procurement service provision, including patient access schemes etc.
- Previous experience in a hospital medicines procurement role
- Previous experience of using JAC
- Previous experience of using powergate and medecator
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of procurement services treatment and information reporting in order to progress and/or support pharmacy the procurement service requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to deal with difficult and complex queries and complaints
- Proven ability to meet QIPP targets and implement, including the ability to act on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- Able to manage a varied and busy workload and prioritise
- Highly numerate and able to analyse and interpret data and information accurately and effectively; Able to liaise and work with all variety of members both internal and external
- Able to work at a detailed level, identify inconsistencies in suppliers and determine their impact on outcomes
Desirable
- Confident and Competent in the use of various computer systems including pharmacy computer systems, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, internet and email
- Able to understand the impact of sourcing drugs for patients and NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Professional and confident
- Able to liaise effectively at all levels within an organisation
Desirable
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Recognise own limitations and seek appropriate help, advice
- Enthusiastic, hardworking, persistent, resilient
- Smart appearance
- Flexible in working practices
- Good time management
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic education including Mathematics and English (GCSE standard)
- NVQ Pharmacy level 3 plus an accredited underpinning knowledge (or BTEC in pharmaceutical science or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Developed specialist knowledge of procurement and sourcing, information and relevant understanding of unlicensed services;
- 3+ years relevant specialist experience of pharmacy procurement processes, or have gained a thorough sufficient knowledge of pharmacy procurement work activities;
- Good understanding of pharmacy procurement service provision, including patient access schemes etc.
- Previous experience in a hospital medicines procurement role
- Previous experience of using JAC
- Previous experience of using powergate and medecator
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Good knowledge and understanding of procurement services treatment and information reporting in order to progress and/or support pharmacy the procurement service requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to deal with difficult and complex queries and complaints
- Proven ability to meet QIPP targets and implement, including the ability to act on own initiative and meet tight deadlines
- Able to manage a varied and busy workload and prioritise
- Highly numerate and able to analyse and interpret data and information accurately and effectively; Able to liaise and work with all variety of members both internal and external
- Able to work at a detailed level, identify inconsistencies in suppliers and determine their impact on outcomes
Desirable
- Confident and Competent in the use of various computer systems including pharmacy computer systems, Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, internet and email
- Able to understand the impact of sourcing drugs for patients and NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Professional and confident
- Able to liaise effectively at all levels within an organisation
Desirable
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Recognise own limitations and seek appropriate help, advice
- Enthusiastic, hardworking, persistent, resilient
- Smart appearance
- Flexible in working practices
- Good time 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).
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).
