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Lead Pharmacy Technician Procurement & Homecare


Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
LondonLocation
London
2 days ago
Posted date
2 days ago
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Full-timeEmployment type
Full-time
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Job summary

Guy's and St. Thomas' pharmacy departments are one of the largest and most renowned pharmacy within the UK.The pharmacy procurement team are a centralised service who purchase medicines to the value of £130million per annum.

The Lead Pharmacy Technician Procurement & Homecare is a key role within the department managing and leading the daily operations of the Procurement and Homecare functions at Guy's & St. Thomas with emphasis for this post holder in the service section of Homecare Services

Main duties of the job

The provision of professional leadership and advice on all matters of pharmacy purchasing & homecare.To manage the Homecare Team on a daily operational basis and support the section lead in Procurement in their absence.To ensure the cost effective purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals.Ensure efficiencies are identified, delivered and recorded and financial losses are minimised.To cover for the Medicines Procurement Specialist during their absence.Assist the Medicines Procurement Specialist and the Head of Pharmacy Operations with the development and implementation of pharmacy objectives & the service development plan relating to Purchasing, Homecare, and Stores & Distribution.

About us

Guy's and St. Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and community services for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory and cardiovascular services.

In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leading expertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world-renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.

We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities including an MHRA accredited Phase I clinical trials unit.

The commitment of our 23,500 staff is key to our success. We are one of the largest local employers and we aim to develop and support all our staff so they are able to deliver high quality, safe and efficient care. The 2019 NHS staff survey results show that we have one of the most engaged and motivated workforces in the NHS. We know this has a positive impact on the care provided to our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role is the Leadership, Strategy and Service Development in Procurement and Homecare functions, adhering to Governance and Data Management compliance.

The post holder will be a successful staff manager developing training strategies identifying gaps within the establishment for service improvement.

This role is vital in the identification and strategical planning of medicines optimisation, coordination of biosimilar and generic medications switching programmes and the improvement of pharmacy system Homecare pathways, therefore a direct link to clinical leads is essential maintaining good communication and relationships at all pharmacy and other interdepartmental levels.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities for the role is the Leadership, Strategy and Service Development in Procurement and Homecare functions, adhering to Governance and Data Management compliance.

The post holder will be a successful staff manager developing training strategies identifying gaps within the establishment for service improvement.

This role is vital in the identification and strategical planning of medicines optimisation, coordination of biosimilar and generic medications switching programmes and the improvement of pharmacy system Homecare pathways, therefore a direct link to clinical leads is essential maintaining good communication and relationships at all pharmacy and other interdepartmental levels.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician
Desirable

  • CIPS qualified
Experience

Essential

  • The provision of professional leadership and advice on all matters of pharmacy purchasing & homecare.
  • To manage the Purchasing and Homecare Teams on a daily operational basis.
  • To ensure the cost effective purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals.
  • Ensure efficiencies are identified, delivered and recorded and financial losses are minimised.
  • Operational maintenance and developing of Prescription Management Systems for Homecare Services
Desirable

  • Experience in using EPIC system
Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrated ability to write and adhere to SOPs
  • Demonstrated ability of operational management including management of supplier contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
  • Demonstrated ability to manage audits and project work

Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician
Desirable

  • CIPS qualified
Experience

Essential

  • The provision of professional leadership and advice on all matters of pharmacy purchasing & homecare.
  • To manage the Purchasing and Homecare Teams on a daily operational basis.
  • To ensure the cost effective purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals.
  • Ensure efficiencies are identified, delivered and recorded and financial losses are minimised.
  • Operational maintenance and developing of Prescription Management Systems for Homecare Services
Desirable

  • Experience in using EPIC system
Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrated ability to write and adhere to SOPs
  • Demonstrated ability of operational management including management of supplier contracts.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
  • Demonstrated ability to motivate self and others
  • Demonstrated ability to manage audits and project 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Guy's Hospital & Royal Brompton Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

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JOB SUMMARY
Lead Pharmacy Technician Procurement & Homecare
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
London
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Lead Pharmacy Technician Procurement & Homecare