Pharmacy Procurement and Systems Manager

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a Pharmacy Procurement and Systems Manager to lead procurement and stock control efforts. This role is pivotal in managing pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with MHRA standards, and providing financial data for Medicines Management initiatives. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes in a dynamic environment. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Hospital Accommodation

Pension Scheme

On-site Nursery

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Staff Discounts

Qualifications

• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician is required.
• Post-qualification NHS pharmacy experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmacy medicine procurement for the Trust.
• Oversee the pharmacy CMM stock control system.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Procedures Knowledge

Procurement Experience

Stock Control Systems

Auditing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree or Equivalent in Pharmacy

NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services

CIPS Diploma or Willingness to Study

Job description

Employer: The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hillingdon Hospital
Town: Uxbridge
Salary: £51,883 - £58,544 per annum (incl. HCAA)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 30/05/2025

Pharmacy Procurement and Systems Manager

NHS AfC: Band 7

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The Trust only accepts applications made through this site; please register when you click APPLY at the end of this advertisement. The Trust offers hospital accommodation, pension scheme, on-site nursery (via third-party provider), salary sacrifice schemes (including child care vouchers, ride to work), and various staff discounts (subject to availability).

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Job overview

The post-holder will be an experienced certificated technician undertaking managerial, technical, and operational duties within the Pharmacy Department. Responsibilities include:

1. Managing pharmacy medicine procurement for the Trust
2. Managing the pharmacy CMM stock control system for Hillingdon
3. Providing financial data to support Medicines Management initiatives
4. Ensuring the pharmacy store operates within MHRA standards

Some duties will be discharged directly, others via line-managed staff.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Working for our organisation

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the sole acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon, offering a wide range of services including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and maternity care. Services at Mount Vernon Hospital include day surgery, minor injuries, and outpatient clinics.

We prioritize patient and staff safety, working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, and academic partners to improve infection control and overall care quality. Our vision is to be an outstanding healthcare provider through innovative partnerships and service transformation, including the new Hillingdon Hospital.

With over 3,500 staff, we care for nearly half a million people, aiming to deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for comprehensive role requirements.

Person specification

• Registration with GPhC as a pharmacy technician
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical procedures, ideally with a degree or equivalent, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, or equivalent
• CIPS diploma or willingness to study
• Post-qualification NHS pharmacy experience, especially in procurement and stock control systems
• Experience with audits
• Staff recruitment and selection skills
• Structured training in procurement and IT, and management/interpersonal skills courses

Applications will close once sufficient submissions are received. All contracts are under Agenda for Change terms. We encourage applications from all community sections to ensure workforce diversity. Priority will be given to candidates at risk in London under NHS Redeployment schemes, if criteria are met.

Note: Applications from candidates not meeting the role requirements or lacking necessary registration will be rejected. If you do not hear within 2 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

The Trust will use your information primarily for employment management.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role involves contact with vulnerable people and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020; a DBS check will be required.