Business Services Pharmacy Technician

NHS Jobs; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in the Purchasing section and homecare services. The role involves maintaining the JAC system, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with contracts, safety policies, and national standards.

You will participate in staff appraisals and rota coverage for a 7-day service, contributing to safe, efficient pharmaceutical procurement.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician registration with General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) required.
• Active accreditation as Accuracy Checking Technician (ACCT) preferred.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily management of the Purchasing section and liaise with suppliers.
• Use JAC pharmacy computer system to manage orders and monitor national/ regional contracts.
• Disseminate information on shortages and changes to colleagues in a timely way.
• Assist in sourcing alternatives when contract items are unavailable.
• Support Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist with unlicensed medicines handling and best-practice procurement.
• Contribute to purchasing for safety policies and recall management.

Job description

KEY DUTIES

To assist in the daily management of the Purchasing section To use the JAC pharmacy computer system to maintain an efficient system of ordering from suppliers taking account of national, regional and local contracts / buying agreements. To establish and implement an effective method of regular and timely dissemination of information to colleagues regarding product shortages / changes and the action being taken. To assist in sourcing pharmaceutically suitable alternatives to contract items in the case of supplier failure. To take an active role in reviewing contract changes To assist the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist in ensuring that unlicensed medicines are purchased according to best practice To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a purchasing for safety policy to promote procurement of products with inherent safety features. To assess deliveries of unlicensed medicines for suitability and release them from quarantine according to the unlicensed medicines procedure. To assist in the existing homecare service and contribute to the review and development of this service To ensure that homecare providers adhere to their contractual obligations / service level agreements and national standards. To maintain continuing professional development to maintain registration as a Pharmacy Technician and maintain accreditation as Accuracy Checking Technician. To assist in the development of Information Technology, in particular the management of the Omnicell cabinets, JAC stock control system and the production of reports from the JAC system. To assist in the development, roll-out and maintenance of electronic ordering and invoicing. To assist in the management of recalled drugs following MHRA / notification via another route. To assist in promoting patient safety and efficiency within the department. To undertake personal staff appraisals and review objectives according to the Trusts requirements. To act as an Accredited Checking Technician within the dispensary at Whiston hospital on a pre-determined rota. To participate in the late night, weekend and bank holiday rota on a rotational basis to assist a 7 day working service.

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

To maintain professional registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council. To maintain continuing professional development in line with GPhC requirements. To attend and participate in study days and courses as necessary. To undertake any training and assessment required to maintain competency in his/her duties. To maintain security and the safe storage of medicines within the pharmacy in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. To comply with and ensure that all other pharmacy staff under his/her control comply with the legal and other requirements related to the purchase, supply, use, safe custody and destruction of drugs both within the pharmacy and in all other areas of the Trust

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To provide training and supervision of rotational pharmacists, pre-registration pharmacists and student technicians within the Purchasing and Homecare section.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

To co-operate in the provision of an efficient and cost effective service

RESEARCH & AUDIT

To carry out and assist in audit research projects to improve and develop the service provision.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust