Lead Pharmacy Technician Stores, Distribution and Procurement (SDP)

at  Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the Stores, Distribution and Procurement team within Pharmacy Kingsway Hospital, Derby.
The successful candidate will be self motivated with excellent communication skills and time management., They will be able to lead the team on a day to day basis ensuring a safe supply of medicines to patients within the trust.
Previous experience of hospital procurement is desirable.
The 2024/25 pay award is due to be reflected in pay from October 2024, with any arrears due paid in November 2024
Responsible for efficient, economic and safe procurement of medicines,
Act as an EMIS hospital pharmacy administrator, with specific responsibility for managing the maintenance of the drug catalogue and stock taking. Acess Rx info Exend database for contract claims and procurement data.
Manage the department stock control system and ensure two rolling stock takes are completed each financial year.
Day to day supervision of the SDP team, ensuring all staff are trained and assessed to order, receive and supply stock medicines safely and efficiently in line with procedures.
Manage the day-to-day co-ordination of the stock top up and stock audit visits to south wards and community mental health bases/teams.
Manage the day to day co-ordination of the replenishment of pharmacy resuscitation boxes to DHCFT inpatient wards, HUB and ECT. Ensure staff are trained and assessed to restock and check resuscitation boxes.
Monitor to follow items on a daily basis, ensure team check and follow up with the supplier.
Carry out Accuracy checking of prescribed medicines on a regular basis. Participate when required to support the operational service including Clozapine and Clinical trials in line with department rotas.
Participate in ward pharmacy technician medicines management to an allocated ward within the trust.
Deputises for the Pharmacy Operational Manager when required.
This postholder will need to be department based.
Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’.
CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Please refer the Job description for details