Job summary
YourHealth Pharmacy, ENH Pharma Ltd is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Procurement Lead Technician on a full time (40 hours per week), permanent basis to oversee the efficient purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals across all company sites. The position will be based at the Lister Hospital, Stevenage however travel to other ENH Pharma Ltd sites may be required.
This role is central to ensuring robust stock control, financial governance, invoice reconciliation, and audit processes aligned with Company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The successful candidate will also provide leadership and operational support to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-focused pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
About You
We are looking for a proactive and detail-orientated professional with strong experience in pharmacy procurement, stock management and financial governance.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in pharmacy procurement and medicines supply management
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical and stock control systems
- Experience working with procurement platforms such as CMU, Wellsky and Powergate
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and financial reconciliation skills
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
- A commitment to patient safety, efficiency and service quality
The postholder will report to the Superintendent Pharmacist and will work closely alongside the site Pharmacy Managers.
Whilst the role is based at Lister Hospital, Stevenage, travel to other Company sites may be required.
About us
About YourHealth Pharmacy "Making things better for patients, staff and the community"
As the wholly owned subsidiary of East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we provide the outpatient pharmacy services at the Lister Hospital, New QEII Hospital and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. We're proud to deliver efficient and innovative ways of working, as well as improving our patient experience to meet our vision of making things better for patients, staff and the community.
What's in it for you? Our Pharmacy team are the heart of our Company, and we recognise the importance of empowering and rewarding our colleagues for all the hard work they do. At YourHealth Pharmacy we offer a range of benefits. These include:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual pay review and competitive bonus scheme
- 27 days annual leave upon appointment plus 8 Bank Holidays
- GPhC registration fees reimbursed
- Access to the Blue Light Card
- Excellent maternity package
- Pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities for all colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about the main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description and person specification which describes in full details the duties and responsibilities of the advertising role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the paragraphs above you have read an overview about the role we would like to offer and general information about the main duties of the post holder. Please see attached job description and person specification which describes in full details the duties and responsibilities of the advertising role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification: Certificate in Pharmacy Services
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- Substantial post registration experience in hospital pharmacy procurement or equivalent relevant area of practice.
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) qualification
Skills
Essential
- High level of professionalism
- Employ good interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, service users and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates ability to identify problems, analyse root cause and propose solutions.
- Self-confidence
- Able to solve difficult and ambiguous problems by advanced reasoning and sound technical judgment
- Able to manage and support others
- Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks
- Can maintain concentration over long periods
- Prioritisation, and the employment of good time management
- Ability to competently use IT software, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Trustworthy and able to always maintain patient confidentiality
- Deal with difficult, angry, annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues
- Work effectively with other disciplines
Knowledge
Essential
- Pharmacy dispensing legislation and professional guidance relating to management of medicines
- Knowledge of the requirement of national organisations involved in pharmacy purchasing and distribution e.g. regional procurement and tender agreements.
- Knowledge of pharmacy stock control systems and procedures.
- Ability to provide complex and sensitive information on purchasing and pricing in negotiations with pharmaceutical companies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- onfident, Diligent, Accurate, Personable, Tactful, Flexible, Perfectionist, Resilient under pressure
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal development, including evidence of undertaking and recording continuing professional education
- Ability to work different hours to normal hours and at short notice
- Occasional moderate lifting
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification: Certificate in Pharmacy Services
- Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
- Substantial post registration experience in hospital pharmacy procurement or equivalent relevant area of practice.
Desirable
- Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) qualification
Skills
Essential
- High level of professionalism
- Employ good interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, service users and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates ability to identify problems, analyse root cause and propose solutions.
- Self-confidence
- Able to solve difficult and ambiguous problems by advanced reasoning and sound technical judgment
- Able to manage and support others
- Methodical and accurate approach to practical tasks
- Can maintain concentration over long periods
- Prioritisation, and the employment of good time management
- Ability to competently use IT software, including Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Trustworthy and able to always maintain patient confidentiality
- Deal with difficult, angry, annoyed patients and/or healthcare colleagues
- Work effectively with other disciplines
Knowledge
Essential
- Pharmacy dispensing legislation and professional guidance relating to management of medicines
- Knowledge of the requirement of national organisations involved in pharmacy purchasing and distribution e.g. regional procurement and tender agreements.
- Knowledge of pharmacy stock control systems and procedures.
- Ability to provide complex and sensitive information on purchasing and pricing in negotiations with pharmaceutical companies.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- onfident, Diligent, Accurate, Personable, Tactful, Flexible, Perfectionist, Resilient under pressure
Other
Essential
- Commitment to personal development, including evidence of undertaking and recording continuing professional education
- Ability to work different hours to normal hours and at short notice
- Occasional moderate lifting
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
