Senior Pharmacy Technician-Procurement & Stock Control

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Technician to join their Procurement and Stores team. This role focuses on stock management, procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with Good Distribution Practices. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enthusiastic, contributing to the Trust's mission of providing quality care. Opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognised leadership qualification.
• Accuracy Checking of medicines qualification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels and oversee stock takes.
• Develop reports and data sets for benchmarking.
• Investigate stock discrepancies and manage automated dispensing system.

Skills

Leadership

Accuracy Checking

Job description

Senior Pharmacy Technician Procurement and Stock Control

Pharmacy Directorate

Band 4/5 (depending On Experience)

35 hours per week

The post will be offered at Band 4 until the following criteria are met or demonstrated upon appointment:

• Completion of recognised leadership qualification
• Accuracy Checking of medicines qualification
• Complete PDR objectives set during the first 6-12 months
• Meets the essential criteria within the personal specification

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We are seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician. This permanent role involves responsibilities within the Stores and Distribution area, focusing on procurement activities.

Main duties include maintaining stock levels, overseeing stock takes, developing reports and data sets for benchmarking, and supporting effective stock management for the Trust.

The role involves investigating stock discrepancies, collaborating with stakeholders for corrective actions, and managing the upcoming automated dispensing system installed in 2026. The post also requires liaising with stakeholders to support Good Distribution Practices and MHRA inspections, including preparation and post-inspection actions.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country, serving around three million people across two sites: Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford. We are a major trauma centre for the North Midlands and North Wales.

Our staff contribute significantly to our success, and we offer various development opportunities. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, fostering a culture where all staff feel valued and respected.

Investing in staff directly enhances the quality of care we provide. Our employees are as vital as our patients and the community we serve.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Peter Conway
Job title: Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]