Lead Pharmacy Technician Procurement Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

ZeroAge; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an enthusiastic pharmacy technician to join a dynamic procurement team at a leading teaching trust. This role offers the chance to develop expertise in pharmacy procurement while ensuring safe and effective stock management. Collaborate with experienced professionals to maintain high standards in medicine purchasing, contributing to the healthcare of countless patients. With a commitment to diversity and personal development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. Join a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Personal Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy procurement and stock management.
• Strong communication and technical support skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and communicate medicine shortages and supply issues.
• Assist in the implementation of medicines procurement contracts.
• Support effective stock control to minimize expired stock.

Skills

Pharmacy Procurement

Stock Management

Technical Support

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Pharmacy Technician (Fixed Term/Secondment - Maternity Cover)

We have an exciting fixed term/secondment (maternity cover) 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 position offers an excellent opportunity for a pharmacy technician to gain knowledge and skills in pharmacy procurement. You will work alongside a team of experienced technical staff to maintain and develop high standards of medicines procurement at NUH.

Main Duties:

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

With over 19,000 staff, NUH is one of the city's largest employers, playing a central role in supporting health and wellbeing, research, education, and innovation.

Join our wonderful team at NUH. We value diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team and deliver world-class healthcare to our patients. We offer extensive personal development opportunities, turning your job into a fulfilling career.

For a full overview of the duties of the Pharmacy Lead Technician - Procurement, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents.

This advert closes on Monday 12 May 2025.