Operations Manager, Stores and Procurement

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Norwich is seeking an Operations Manager for Stores and Procurement. This vital role involves leading the Stores team, managing day-to-day operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will be registered pharmacy technicians with significant hospital experience and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers full-time hours with some weekend commitments and provides a comprehensive set of benefits, fostering a collaborative hospital environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Experience in stores and/or procurement desirable.
• Ability to prioritize workload and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the Stores and Procurement team operations.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
• Lead the Stores team with effective workload allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Operations Manager, Stores and Procurement is a new and exciting role that will play a key part in managing and implementing continuous improvement of the Stores and Procurement team. The Operations Manager, Stores and Procurement will be accountable to the Pharmacy Procurement Specialist and will be expected to take the lead on the day‑to‑day running and organisation of the Stores team, including workload allocation, Key Performance Indicators, recruitment, performance reviews and any other Human Resource management issues.

The Operations Manager, Stores and Procurement will be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council, with significant hospital pharmacy experience. Stores and / or Procurement experience is also desirable. The Operations Manager, Stores and Procurement, will be pivotal in leading the Stores team, therefore leadership experience and holding a leadership qualification, or working towards, is essential.

The Pharmacy department hold a MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) Wholesale Dealers Licence. A key part of this role is ensuring legislation and regulations are abided by, and working with the Pharmacy Procurement Specialist to ensure audits and actions are undertaken to ensure compliance.

The post holder must be able to prioritise their workload, collaborate with Pharmacy stakeholders and Trust staff and communicate effectively. The ability to plan and implement change is also essential, as is emotional intelligence and the ability to work as a team, being flexible and strong interpersonal skills.

The post is full time, to be worked Monday to Friday. There is also a requirement to work 1 in 10 weekends with corresponding time off during the week and to participate in the bank holiday rota, currently minimum 1 per year. Rotas are subject to change at any time.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Visa and Immigration

If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

Travelling to work

Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours. We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.

The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.

The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P& R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.

The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite. If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.

DBS

If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check. If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc.

NHS Service

Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.

UK Registration

You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.

Application

Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.

We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.

We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.

Flexibility

Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is 'provide the best care for every patient', and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.

NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Our Values

• People-focused We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.
• Respect We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others' diverse needs.
• Integrity We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.
• Dedication We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.
• Excellence We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital.

The Pharmacy Department provides a comprehensive pharmacy service across the Trust and to several external community units. We are a large, very busy department with over 180 members of staff including Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, Science Manufacturing Technicians and Admin staff. There are many varied roles and we all work as a team to provide the different functions and services whilst maintaining a high level of patient care. We have strong links with both the School of Pharmacy, with onsite teacher practitioner posts, and the Medical School at the nearby University of East Anglia.

Functions of the Pharmacy Department include the ordering, receipt, and supply of medicines to wards and departments throughout the Trust/external units. This includes dispensing for inpatients, outpatients, community units and supplying ward stocks averaging around 2,500 items a day. Wards and external units are provided with a clinical service with Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The Pharmacy provides Aseptic Services such as the preparation and supply of chemotherapy and other sterile products. We have a Quality Assurance team that works to ensure that our products are prepared and supplied to the highest quality standards.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics