4071 - Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement & IT

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive pharmacy technician to lead the procurement, distribution and administration teams within our pharmacy department.

You will oversee stock control across the Trust, supervise procurement systems such as BD Rowa, Wellsky and Powergate, and support regional collaboration while developing leadership and operational management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with experience in hospital stock control and procurement.
• Ability to lead and develop multiple teams within a pharmacy department.
• Strong communication skills and proactive process review/ redesign.

Responsibilities

• Lead on purchasing, invoicing and distribution of medicines and related products.
• Oversee stock management across the pharmacy department and Trust; maintain regulatory docs.
• Manage pharmacy administration, procurement and stores teams.

Skills

Registered pharmacy technician

Stock control

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Education

Registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

BD Rowa

Wellsky

Powergate

Job description

We are looking to recruit a proactive and ambitious pharmacy technician to lead, develop and oversee our procurement, distribution and administration teams.

The role exists to provide oversight of the purchasing and efficient distribution of medicines across the Trust. This includes joint responsibility for overall stock control and management of teams involved in procurement, distribution and invoicing. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside procurement colleagues across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

The combination of responsibilities within this post will facilitate development of leadership and operational management skills and you will be supported to develop your expertise by the Medicines Evaluation Team Leader., The main focus of this role is to:

• Lead on and oversee the purchasing, invoicing and distribution of pharmaceutical and other products procured via the pharmacy department, ensuring that they are processed efficiently and accurately, with any issues being resolved in a timely manner.
• Work with the dispensary managers to ensure effective stock management across the pharmacy department and Trust, maintaining regulatory documentation.
• Manage the pharmacy administration, procurement and pharmacy stores teams.
• Act as a superuser for BD Rowa, Wellsky and Powergate, to include set up and maintenance of supplier files and be able to provide training to relevant staff members on the use of these systems.
• Lead on the implementation of contract changes in the Wellsky and Powergate systems, delegating to appropriately trained staff where required.
• Lead on the management of medicines shortages and implement solutions in line with regional/national recommendations.
• Support and contribute to Cost Improvement Programmes with respect to efficiencies that may be achieved through pharmacy processes.
• To manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• To represent the Trust at regional procurement meetings/forums.

This post will suit you if you are a registered pharmacy technician with experience of managing stock control systems within a hospital pharmacy environment. You should be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate and lead a team, whilst being proactive in reviewing and redesigning processes where needed. A good understanding of the various digital systems used in the management of procurement and stock control, both at a Trust and Regional level, would be an advantage.

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.