Higher Level Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

at  Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician eager to expand your expertise in pharmacy procurement and distribution? Do you aspire to further develop your leadership, procurement, and distribution skills in a fast-paced healthcare setting?
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in hospital pharmacy to join our supportive Pharmacy Team. This evolving role provides the opportunity for professional growth, with the backing of highly skilled colleagues.
In this position, you will play a critical role in delivering an efficient and comprehensive procurement service to the Trust, ensuring compliance with all legal and departmental standards, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH regulations, Lifting and Handling guidelines, and Trust Policies and Procedures.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in pharmacy procurement, excellent communication abilities, strong initiative, and the capacity to work accurately under tight deadlines. Experience in change management, audit processes, and data analysis is highly desirable, along with proficiency in IT systems, particularly JAC/CMM and Excel.
If you’re ready for a new challenge and believe you have the skills we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply!

The Procurement Technician will play a crucial role in the efficient procurement, storage, and management of pharmaceutical products across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee the purchasing of pharmaceuticals to ensure a reliable and compliant supply chain.
• Support training for new staff, ensuring they are well-prepared for procurement-related roles.
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain effective relationships, track orders, and resolve any supply issues promptly.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate restocking, and ensure accurate stock records are maintained.
• Assist in managing the top-up service in collaboration with distribution staff, ensuring wards and departments have sufficient stock.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and investigate any stock discrepancies for compliance.
• Provide backup support for distribution when required, facilitating seamless operation across pharmacy services.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of pharmaceutical procurement processes.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application

• Oversee the purchasing of pharmaceuticals to ensure a reliable and compliant supply chain.
• Support training for new staff, ensuring they are well-prepared for procurement-related roles.
• Liaise with suppliers to maintain effective relationships, track orders, and resolve any supply issues promptly.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate restocking, and ensure accurate stock records are maintained.
• Assist in managing the top-up service in collaboration with distribution staff, ensuring wards and departments have sufficient stock.
• Maintain regulatory documentation and investigate any stock discrepancies for compliance.
• Provide backup support for distribution when required, facilitating seamless operation across pharmacy services