Senior Pharmacy Tech & IT Systems Lead (Pediatrics)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Technician in the Pharmacy Department. The role combines pharmacy experience with IT and business intelligence to run the procurement and homecare functions and to maintain departmental IT and stock systems.

Required is extensive hospital pharmacy experience, GPhC registration, and proven leadership within a hospital setting. The post focuses on cost-effective procurement and IT-enabled service improvements for pediatrics.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC.
• Extensive experience working in a hospital pharmacy.
• Experience with pharmacy IT systems and stock control.
• Experience in a leadership role within a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with financial instructions and NHS procurement standards.
• Organise the pharmacy procurement and homecare team.
• Maintain and develop IT systems in the pharmacy department.
• Manage the pharmacy stock control system.
• Act as a role model for IT use and development to improve patient care.
• Develop specialist purchasing services, including negotiating contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

People management

Adaptability

IT systems knowledge

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Tools

Pharmacy IT systems

Stock control system

Job description

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Technician in the Pharmacy Department. The role combines pharmacy experience with IT and business intelligence to run the procurement and homecare functions and to maintain departmental IT and stock systems.

Required is extensive hospital pharmacy experience, GPhC registration, and proven leadership within a hospital setting. The post focuses on cost-effective procurement and IT-enabled service improvements for pediatrics.