Senior Pharmacy Technician (Procurement)

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join our Pharmacy Procurement Team at North Manchester General Hospital.

The role focuses on medicines procurement, stock management and timely supply across four hospital sites. You will work with Pharmacists, Technicians and wider teams to ensure high-quality procurement processes and cost-effective supply, following Trust policies.

Qualifications

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent (2 Years), or qualifying in 2023
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC, or qualifying in 2024
• Understanding of pharmacy procurement and medicines supply processes.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking daily medicines ordering activities for North Manchester General Hospital.
• Conducting risk assessments for unlicensed medicines to support the safe and timely procurement of medicines for patient care.
• Supporting the maintenance and updating of national, regional, and local medicines contracts within the pharmacy procurement system.
• Assisting with the management and coordination of medicines recalls and drug alerts.
• Ensuring that off-contract purchasing claims are identified, monitored, and processed in a timely manner.
• Supporting the department's daily stock-taking and stock management processes.
• Liaising with pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to ensure the timely availability of medicines and resolve supply issues.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement and medicines supply processes across the Trust.

Education

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent

Registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC

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Main area Health Science Services Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Evening, weekend and bank holiday commitment) Job ref 349-CSS-8224798-RL4

Site North Manchester General Hospital Town Crumpsall, Manchester Salary £32,073 - £39,043 £37,073 to £39,043 Salary period Yearly Closing 17/09/2026 23:59

Job overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Pharmacy Technician (Band 5) to join our dynamic Pharmacy Procurement Team based at North Manchester General Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in medicines procurement while contributing to the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services across one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country.

As a Pharmacy Technician within the Procurement Team, you will play a key role in supporting the timely and cost-effective supply of medicines across MFT's four hospital sites. Working collaboratively with Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers, Pharmacists, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will help ensure that patients receive the medicines they need, when they need them. You will be expected to work independently, following departmental, Trust, and professional policies, procedures, and standards.

Main duties of the job

• Undertaking daily medicines ordering activities for North Manchester General Hospital.
• Conducting risk assessments for unlicensed medicines to support the safe and timely procurement of medicines for patient care.
• Supporting the maintenance and updating of national, regional, and local medicines contracts within the pharmacy procurement system.
• Assisting with the management and coordination of medicines recalls and drug alerts.
• Ensuring that off-contract purchasing claims are identified, monitored, and processed in a timely manner.
• Supporting the department's daily stock-taking and stock management processes.
• Liaising with pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff to ensure the timely availability of medicines and resolve supply issues.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement and medicines supply processes across the Trust.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Qualifications

• BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent (2 Years), or qualifying in 2023
• Registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC, or qualifying in 2024

Knowledge

• Understanding of pharmacy procurement and medicines supply processes.
• Knowledge of national, regional, and local medicines contracts.
• Knowledge of information governance, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

Experience

• Experience using computer systems and Microsoft Office applications (particularly Outlook and Excel).
• Experience conducting audit and risk assessments.
• Experience of working in a supervisory role
• Experience of medicines ordering and stock management.
• Experience using HIVE or other pharmacy procurement and stock management systems.

Skills

• Ability to analyse information and solve problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience writing or reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to train and support other staff.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name Michelle Pilkington Job title Pharmacy Technical Operations Manager- Procurement Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 291 5393 Additional information

Craig Hurst

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Telephone number 0161 701 4359