Medicines Efficiency Officer

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

BHT Pharmacy are very excited to announce that a vacancy has opened up for the position of Medicines Efficiency Officer.

The Medicines Efficiency Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient storage and use of medicines within the hospital pharmacy and wider Trust. They work closely with the Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution Team and Medicines Optimisation Team to identify, implement, and evaluate strategies to enhance the efficient use of medicines procurement and usage.

A GPhC recognised qualification/training course following National Occupational Standards OR a willingness to work towards this is required, and will be fully funded by the Trust.

This post isbased within the Pharmacy department at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Occasional travel to our other sites at Wycombe General Hospital and Amersham Hospital may be required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

Ensure that the expiry dates of all stock held within the Pharmacy department is assessed and develop processes to ensure maximum usability of stock before expiry.
Communicate with and organise the transfer or sale of stock medicines to other NHS Hospital Pharmacies to achieve value from medicines nearing their expiry date, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Team Manager.
Assist in the delivery of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and error trend analysis.
Assist the specialist technician in the devising and completion of workplace audits to ensure best practice, efficiency, and appropriateness of service in the storage and ordering of medicines.

For a comprehensive list of duties, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
Excellent Education & Training opportunities.

What do we stand for?

Ourvisionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Ourmissionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
OurCARE values are Collaborate, Aspire, Respect and Enable.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6580958

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Sound Educational background
GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards OR a willingness to work towards this (fully funded by the Trust)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of stock control processes, including ordering, stock rotation, and expiry date management

Desirable

Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy setting

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team to achieve shared goals
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain high levels of quality and safety in all pharmacy activities
Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing pharmacy practice
To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
Proficient in using pharmacy-related software, electronic prescription systems, and other relevant IT applications
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel)
Ability to work in and organised and calm fashion in a busy environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel between sites and to external training courses as required

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Sound Educational background
GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards OR a willingness to work towards this (fully funded by the Trust)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of stock control processes, including ordering, stock rotation, and expiry date management

Desirable

Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy setting

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team to achieve shared goals
Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain high levels of quality and safety in all pharmacy activities
Familiarity with relevant legal and regulatory requirements governing pharmacy practice
To have a positive attitude and the ability to recognise and embrace new ideas
Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues
Proficient in using pharmacy-related software, electronic prescription systems, and other relevant IT applications
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel)
Ability to work in and organised and calm fashion in a busy environment
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to travel between sites and to external training courses as required

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.