Lead Pharmacist/ Technician - Procurement Stores and Distribution

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated individual to join a dynamic pharmacy department at a leading healthcare provider. This role involves overseeing the procurement and distribution of medicines, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing a significant budget. With a focus on patient care and medicines optimisation, you will be part of a team that values development and innovation. The environment is supportive, with opportunities for further education and personal growth. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking to make a difference, this position offers a rewarding career path in a forward-thinking institution.

Qualifications

• Lead pharmacy medicines procurement and distribution services.
• Ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medicines procurement and stores service.
• Manage daily continuity of drug supply and suggest alternatives.

Skills

Pharmacy Management

Medicines Procurement

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Clinical Risk Management

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Postgraduate Education

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Pharmacy Management Software

Job description

A Vacancy at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Pharmacy department at St Georges University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The individual will lead the pharmacy medicines procurement, distribution and stores services to the Trust. The post holder will need to be flexible and organised, be able to align their values with those of the organisation, work well within a team and have a 'can do' positive attitude.

We will provide the successful candidate with a comprehensive induction covering all aspects of Trust work, support from senior pharmacy staff and an environment to develop further. The department is friendly, forward thinking and constantly expanding with opportunities for personal and service development including further postgraduate education. Investment in facilities includes automated dispensing in our large main dispensary, which covers inpatient, outpatient and home delivery services. We have four satellite dispensaries, attached to specialist areas to promote efficient dispensing. Our dispensaries are led by experienced pharmacy technicians allowing clinical staff to focus on patient care, medicines optimisation and care group work. Automated dispensing cabinets are used in the Emergency Department and Major Trauma Ward, supporting automated pharmacy services on ward level. The aseptic unit holds of a “Specials” Manufacturing Authorisation (MS) licence by MHRA.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivery of an effective, efficient and high quality medicines procurement and stores service in line with all professional and regulatory standards, for the trust and other relevant customers.
2. Responsible for the maintenance and clinical optimisation of Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) to ensure the safe, efficient and timely distribution of medication to patients.
3. Ensuring the trust is exposed to minimum clinical risk by purchasing from reputable suppliers and that unlicensed products are identified for the Quality Assurance team.
4. Managing the Pharmacy Purchasing Office and Stores services which generates orders and approves invoices worth an estimated £80 million per year.
5. Managing the daily continuity of supply of drugs and or suggesting suitable alternatives if no stocks are available.

The GESH hospital group is a leading healthcare provider in South West London, comprised of St George’s University Hospitals and Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals. Our vision is to provide outstanding care, together, by collaborating and working in partnership to meet the needs of our patients, and making sure our services are affordable and fit for the future.

As GESH partners, the pharmacy departments at St Georges University Hospital and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals are working together in a number of areas including; workforce, key functions such as medication safety and education and training and digital workstreams. St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust itself is a major acute hospital that offers specialist care for complex injuries and illnesses, including trauma, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiac care, lipid disorders, renal transplantation, cancer care and stroke. We are the regional specialist care provider for South-West London, Surrey and beyond. Acute and tertiary health services are delivered from over 1,000 beds across two sites, by around 8,000 staff. The helipad was opened in spring 2014 and the work of the Emergency Department has been captured on Channel 4’s ‘24 Hours in A&E’ programme.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025.

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