Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Distribution

NHS; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Aylesbury is seeking a Higher Level Pharmacy Technician to ensure efficient distribution and storage of pharmaceutical products. The role involves coordinating the distribution of medicines, training staff, and maintaining compliance with legal and departmental standards. The ideal candidate will have prior hospital pharmacy experience and strong communication skills. Join this supportive team for a fulfilling career in health services.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

NHS pension

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with problem-solving skills.
• Prior experience in pharmacy procurement and distribution.
• Strong initiative and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmaceutical product management within the Trust.
• Coordinate the distribution of medicines effectively.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.

Skills

Pharmacy procurement

Communication

Change management

Data analysis

IT systems proficiency

Education

NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services

Registered with GPHC

ACPT Qualification

Leadership or management course

Job description

Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Distribution

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician eager to expand your expertise in pharmacy procurement and distribution? Do you aspire to further develop your leadership, procurement, and distribution skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting?

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy to join our supportive Pharmacy Team. This evolving role provides the opportunity for professional growth, with the backing of highly skilled colleagues.

In this position, you will play a critical role in delivering an efficient and comprehensive stores distribution service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with all legal and departmental standards, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH regulations, Lifting and Handling guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in pharmacy procurement, excellent communication abilities, strong initiative, and the capacity to work accurately under tight deadlines. Experience in change management, audit processes, and data analysis is highly desirable, along with proficiency in IT systems, particularly CMM and Excel.

If you\'re ready for a new challenge and believe you have the skills we\'re looking for, we encourage you to apply!

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage key responsibilities centred on the efficient distribution, storage, and management of pharmaceutical products within Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Key duties include:

Pharmaceutical Product Management: Oversee the storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products to ensure safe and appropriate use.

Staff Training & Induction: Participate in staff training, ensuring new members are well-prepared for their roles.

Medicine Distribution Co-ordination: Co-ordinate the distribution of medicines from the centralised store to wards, departments, and external customers for timely delivery.

Pharmacy Top-up Service: Oversee the pharmacy top-up service, maintaining stock levels in wards and departments.

Productive Ward Service: Deliver an efficient ward service to reduce waste and improve overall efficiency.

Occasional Procurement: Assist with medicine procurement, ensuring supplies meet clinical and regulatory standards.

Stock Investigation & Documentation: Investigate stock issues and maintain regulatory documentation for compliance.

The post holder will need strong organisational and communication skills, along with a commitment to enhancing pharmaceutical services efficiency.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you\'ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We\'re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or Apprenticeship in Pharmacy Services
• Registered with GPHC
• ACPT Qualification
• Leadership or management course
• Good communication, verbal and written
• CIP\'s or equivalent procurement course

Knowledge and experience

• Previous Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Experience of Audits
• Training other Pharmacy Staff
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload
• Work and communicate effectively
• Ability to work alone or in a team
• Experience of previous line management
• Experience of working in procurement services

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.

Section Lead - Procurement and Distribution

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer annum pro rata