Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity in a unique environment? If so, why not consider joining our friendly and dynamic Pharmacy Team at Jersey General Hospital in the Channel Islands.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Specialist Pharmacy Technician to join our Procurement and Distribution Team, supplying medicines to a wide variety of patients and supporting a number of new future developments. You will assist the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in the safe and effective procurement of medicines. You will be working as part of a small team where good organisational skills and communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be someone who has a keen eye for detail and has a responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy.You must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council as a Pharmacy Technician and hold an Accuracy Checking Qualification. You are also expected to be a member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, holding a Level 3 Certificate (although not essential).
Main duties of the job
To support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in the day-to-day management of
the Pharmacy procurement service for HCS.
To support the pharmaceutical management, planning and delivery of vaccines for island-wide
vaccination programmes.
To support the development and delivery of the procurement and distribution related education and
training of pre-registration pharmacy technicians and support staff.
About us
Jersey is just 14
miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south
coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe.
There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island
Striking scenery, a
safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an
enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low
personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more at
gov.je/movingtoJersey
Jersey has been a
Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a
self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically
elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does
have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK
for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel
Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK,
Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.
Jersey offers
extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported
options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are
delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care
services will be provided at an added cost.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in the day-to-day operational
management of the Pharmacy procurement services including preparing rotas, prioritising
workload, liaising with clinical teams and suppliers, resolving goods receipt and medicine
supply related problems.
2. Support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in ensuring pharmaceutical
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) to comply with the requirements of the wholesale
distribution of medicines particularly vaccines.
3. Support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in ensuring a safe,
comprehensive, professional efficient and high quality medicines supply service is provided
to all service users.
4. Support the co-ordination of logistics and liaison with manufacturers, suppliers and
stakeholders in relation to vaccine stock and deliveries to support island-wide vaccination
programmes, including childhood, COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
5. Undertake wholesale distribution activities to external organisations, including the preparation
and checking of vaccines, ensuring compliance with GDP.
6. Raise and send orders using electronic procurement systems with approved suppliers, in line
with national and regional procurement contracts. Source and order unlicensed medication,
assisting in completion of risk assessments for approval by a senior Pharmacist
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in the day-to-day operational
management of the Pharmacy procurement services including preparing rotas, prioritising
workload, liaising with clinical teams and suppliers, resolving goods receipt and medicine
supply related problems.
2. Support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in ensuring pharmaceutical
Good Distribution Practice (GDP) to comply with the requirements of the wholesale
distribution of medicines particularly vaccines.
3. Support the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution Manager in ensuring a safe,
comprehensive, professional efficient and high quality medicines supply service is provided
to all service users.
4. Support the co-ordination of logistics and liaison with manufacturers, suppliers and
stakeholders in relation to vaccine stock and deliveries to support island-wide vaccination
programmes, including childhood, COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
5. Undertake wholesale distribution activities to external organisations, including the preparation
and checking of vaccines, ensuring compliance with GDP.
6. Raise and send orders using electronic procurement systems with approved suppliers, in line
with national and regional procurement contracts. Source and order unlicensed medication,
assisting in completion of risk assessments for approval by a senior Pharmacist
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Qualified Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (to National standard)
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Diploma (or willing to work towards)
- Up-to-date knowledge of National guidelines and legislation relating to medicines use and pharmacy practice
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Pharmacy procurement experience
- Experience of data input (raising orders and invoicing)
- Experience of running and writing reports using
- Excel/Crystal or similar
- Experience of supervising and training staff
- Experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Use of CMM/WellSky to issue and manage medicines.
General Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholder, up to and including at a senior level
- Able to understand and interpret a range of facts or situations requiring
- analysis and knows when to escalate judgement to a senior colleague or manager
- Good communication, both written and verbal
- Communicates effectively across all levels
- Ability to adapt personal style in order to influence others and gain support for ideas
- Supports the development of and shares learning with other members of staff
- Able to remain professional and effective under pressure
- Committed to continuous service improvement
- Self-directed and resourceful
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council of Great Britain
- Qualified Accuracy Checking Technician qualification (to National standard)
- Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Diploma (or willing to work towards)
- Up-to-date knowledge of National guidelines and legislation relating to medicines use and pharmacy practice
Experience
Essential
- Hospital Pharmacy experience
- Pharmacy procurement experience
- Experience of data input (raising orders and invoicing)
- Experience of running and writing reports using
- Excel/Crystal or similar
- Experience of supervising and training staff
- Experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Use of CMM/WellSky to issue and manage medicines.
General Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Strong relationship building with both internal and external stakeholder, up to and including at a senior level
- Able to understand and interpret a range of facts or situations requiring
- analysis and knows when to escalate judgement to a senior colleague or manager
- Good communication, both written and verbal
- Communicates effectively across all levels
- Ability to adapt personal style in order to influence others and gain support for ideas
- Supports the development of and shares learning with other members of staff
- Able to remain professional and effective under pressure
- Committed to continuous service improvement
- Self-directed and resourceful
- Flexible approach to work
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
Health and Community Services
Address
Government Of Jersey
19-21 Broad Street
St. Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands
JE2 3RR
Employer's website
https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)