Pharmacy Technician–Medicines Procurement & Homecare

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; North East; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A job placement service in North East England seeks a registered pharmacy technician to support pharmacy procurement. Key responsibilities include managing stock shortages and ensuring timely delivery of medicines while liaising with various stakeholders. The role is full-time with a salary range of £31,049 to £37,796 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience as a registered pharmacy technician.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pharmaceutical wholesalers and external agencies.
• Skills in dealing with stock shortages and procurement-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the pharmacy procurement function.
• Resolve queries to ensure timely delivery of medicines.
• Deputise for management when necessary.

Job description

Job details

Posting date: 31 July 2025

Salary: £31,049.00 to £37,796.00 per year

Additional salary information:

Additional salary information: £31049.00 - £37796.00 a year

Hours:

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 10 August 2025

Location:

Interview Date Tuesday, 19th August 2025 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy NO AGENCIES PLEASE To practice as an experienced pharmacy technician To practice as a registered pharmacy technician Responsible for providing day to day support to the pharmacy procurement function of the directorate, including dealing with stock shortages, MHRA drug recalls and procurement related problems and enquires Effectively communicate with pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufactures, homecare companies and external agencies e.g., CMU, regarding the safe, efficient, and cost-effective procurement and supply of medicines Liaise with homecare providers, clinical teams, and patients to resolve queries, thus ensuring patients receive their medicines in a timely manner Deputise for the Pharmacy Purchasing Manager & Pharmacy Homecare Procurement Manager when necessary.