Lead Pharmacy Technician – Procurement

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pharmacy technician to join their procurement team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in pharmacy procurement while working alongside experienced professionals. You will play a crucial role in managing medicine shortages, implementing procurement contracts, and ensuring effective stock control. The organization is committed to diversity and personal development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow their careers in healthcare. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering world-class healthcare to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy procurement and stock management.
• Ability to provide technical support and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage medicine shortages and provide technical advice.
• Support implementation of procurement contracts and stock control.

Skills

Pharmacy Procurement

Stock Management

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician Qualification

Relevant Experience in Pharmacy

Job description

We have a fantastic fixed term/secondment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced pharmacy technician to join our pharmacy procurement team at one of the largest and busiest tertiary referral teaching trusts in the country. This role is within the pharmacy procurement team and includes additional duties within pharmacy stores across NUH, working closely with both teams to support safe and effective stock control through appropriate procurement activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to gain knowledge and skills within pharmacy procurement. You will work closely alongside a team of experienced technical staff to maintain and develop a high standard of medicines procurement at NUH.

Duties

Under the leadership and direction of the Advanced Technician – Procurement, Purchasing, and Formulary Support, the main duties for this role include:

1. Supporting the management and communication of medicine shortages and supply problems, providing guidance and technical advice to purchasing staff, including sourcing acceptable alternatives.
2. Supporting the timely and safe local implementation of regional and national medicines procurement contracts, considering risks, stock management, and financial issues.
3. Supporting effective stock control through appropriate procurement within the Pharmacy department to minimize stock value, prevent the accumulation of expired stock, and maintain acceptable levels of availability and workload.
4. Providing technical support to the pharmacy finance/purchasing function to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-efficient medicine purchasing.
5. Supporting the Drugs and Therapeutics Committee (DTC) processes via the Chief Technician – Procurement and Formulary Support.

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education, and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are strong believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, NUH is committed to turning your job into a career!

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Jess Thacker
• Job title: Advanced Technician – Procurement and Purchasing
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Please feel free to contact myself or a member of the NUH pharmacy procurement team at [e-mail] to discuss this post in more detail.