Deputy Pharmacy Procurement Manager

Medway NHS Foundation Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Procurement Assistant to support the purchasing of medicines and supplies. This role involves ensuring efficient order placement in line with clinical needs and stock turnover targets. You will collaborate with suppliers to resolve supply issues and assist in maintaining compliance with contracts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmacy services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage workloads effectively. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and making a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a hospital pharmacy is essential.
• Knowledge of implementing KPIs and departmental SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in purchasing medicines and equipment efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with regional contracts and local agreements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Stock Control

Dispensing Prescriptions

Supervisory Skills

Workload Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services

Registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

JAC Ordering System

EDI System (Medecator)

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assist Pharmacy Procurement Manager in overseeing the purchasing of medicines through the JAC ordering system.

To assist in the purchasing of supplies of medicines, equipment and resources

To help the Pharmacy Procurement Manager to ensure orders are placed in an efficient manner in accordance with departmental and Trust financial procedures.

Ensure that the quantities ordered are in line with clinical need and our overall minimum stock turnover target of 12 times per year.

Discuss with our suppliers any supply problems and bring them to the attention of the appropriate clinical pharmacy staff.

Assist the Pharmacy Procurement Manager in ensuring compliance with South East Regional contracts and local buying agreements

To assist the Pharmacy Procurement Manager in updating the JAC and EDI system (Medecator) with new contract information supplied via CMU.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or equivalent
• Registration with GPhC as a Pharmacy Technician

Desirable criteria

• Practise Supervisor
• Pharmacy Procurement qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Expert knowledge of stock control
• Knowledge of basic accounting tools, such as balance sheets

Experience

Essential criteria

• 5 years' experience of working in a hospital pharmacy

Desirable criteria

• 1 year' experience working in pharmacy procurement
• Experience of training and managing staff

Skills

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience of checking dispensing prescriptions.
• Knowledge of departmental SOPs.
• Knowledge of NVQ process in pharmacy.
• Knowledge of implementing KPIs.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to supervise staff.
• Ability to manage workload.

Please note that we do not accept applications via CV or recruitment agencies.

This post will close before the intended closing date should sufficient number of suitable applications be received. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity.

Applications are welcomed from applicants who wish to apply for a position on the basis of a smarter or flexible working arrangement. Where candidates are successful at interview, such requests will be taken under consideration and accommodated where the needs of the service allow.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

All staff no matter where they work or which age group of patients they work with must be aware of their responsibility to act when they feel a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of abuse.

We are a fully non-smoking Trust. Smoking is completely prohibited in all Trust buildings, grounds and car parks for patients, visitors, staff and contractors.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early if the number of applications is met.
Documents to download

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