Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Optimisation and IT

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Birmingham is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy IT systems. The successful candidate will lead troubleshooting and collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient operations. Experience in managing IT systems and strong teamwork skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to inclusion and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy IT systems management is preferred.
• Ability to liaise with technical teams effectively.
• Proficiency in data extraction and report generation.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT operational tasks in the pharmacy department.
• Lead in managing the pharmacy's Dispensing Robot and IT Systems.
• Support junior Pharmacy Technicians and students.

Skills

IT Troubleshooting

Stock Control

Team Collaboration

Report Generation

Job description

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust to manage and lead on the development of the various Pharmacy IT Systems.

Responsibilities

• To lead on the day-to-day troubleshooting of IT in the department
• To liaise with the Epic team, acting as a Pharmacy representative
• To support the business and finance functions of the pharmacy department in the production of reports as required and supporting the monthly End of Month Reclaim process.
• To take a lead on the management of the Dispensing Robot, Mediwell and Temperature Monitoring Systems.
• Under the support of the Lead Pharmacy Technicians be responsible for implementing processes to promote efficient stock control in the department.
• To support the Procurement team when required in procuring medicines in an effective and efficient manner
  • Actively promote and encourage accurate stock control in the pharmacy department.
  • To ensure technology associated with pharmacy is well managed and maintained and required reports and data extraction occurs in a timely and accurate manner.
  • To actively help ensure that Purchasing, Distribution, Homecare and Finance areas interface harmoniously, working closely together.
• Assist in the line management of junior Pharmacy Technicians, ATOs and students

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About the Trust

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world‑class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world‑leading neo‑natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family‑centred care. Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.