Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement & Computer Services
- NHS
- Full Time
- Carshalton
- 55524.00 - 62652.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are pleased to offer a brand-new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our team as Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement, Distribution and Computer Services. This innovative role has been created to enhance our medicines supply chain and support the management and development of the Pharmacy Computer System (CMM).
This post offers a unique opportunity to specialise in medicines procurement alongside key involvement in pharmacy digital systems, CMM and Powergate. You will play a central role in ensuring safe, efficient and financially robust medicines management processes that directly support patient safety and high-quality care. You will also champion procurement while building resilience within the workforce.
Main duties of the job
As the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:
Lead and coordinate the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution service
Oversee the efficient and safe purchasing, supply and distribution of medicines
Support robust financial governance, including cost-effective purchasing, accurate invoicing and contract compliance
Be an expert user for digital pharmacy systems, contributing to the optimisation of the Pharmacy Stock Control System (CMM) and Powergate.
Provide leadership, supervision and development for procurement, stores and distribution staff
Manage stock control processes, data quality, medicines shortages and supply chain resilience
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Trust policies, national guidance and medicines governance requirements
Support service planning, audits, incident investigation and pharmacy improvement initiatives
Work closely with pharmacy, finance, clinical, procurement and digital colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred services
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document whichcontainsmore information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registration with GPhC
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor
- NVQ Level 2 assessor
- Post registration management qualification
- Accredited checking technician
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration UK hospital experience
- Relevant experience in pharmacy purchasing and distribution
- Knowledge of finance systems and budget control
- Managing a team
- Contract management
- Good manufacturing practice
- In depth knowledge of CMM pharmacy computer system
Desirable
- Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to medicines distribution
- Pharmacy stock control
Knowledge
Essential
- Medicines procurement
- Ability to calculate discount rates, savings and cost pressures
- Pharmaceutical standards of practice
Desirable
- Medical gases and procurement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
St Helier
Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 1AA
Surrey
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
