Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited
We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic, and motivated Pharmacy Technician with experience in hospital pharmacy to join our newly established Newcastle Pharmacy Services team. Leading a small team, you will work cross-site and closely with the Trust procurement team to ensure effective communication with pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufacturers, and external agencies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective procurement and supply of medicines in line with regional and national pharmacy contracting. Full time 37.5 hours per week Interview date: Monday 20 January 2025 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution Pay Date: 25 th
of the month Main duties of the job
You will ensure that all procedures relating to the purchasing, receipt, and invoicing of products are undertaken on a daily basis by the staff to maintain supplies at an optimum level for the outpatient pharmacy departments. The post holder will communicate with pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, and external customers on a wide range of queries relating to the procurement of medicines including changes to contracts, availability and cost of medicines (including controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, and specials), and supply issues or delays. You will work closely with Finance staff to resolve queries relating to invoice processed data, including the checking and addition of supplier codes, as well as resolving coding issues surrounding invoices and credit notes. About us
Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - will operate from 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024 that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the RVI and Freeman Hospitals. Job responsibilities
Oversee the purchasing, receipt, sale, and invoicing of all drugs, pharmaceuticals, and sundries on a daily basis for Newcastle Pharmacy Services. Progress the use of electronic trading. Provide liaison with Financial Management to facilitate the reconciliation of the Pharmacy and Finance computer systems. Act as system administrator for both the Pharmacy computer and Powergate systems. Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
NVQ 4 / Diploma in Management or equivalent previous practical experience S/NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registered with GPhC VDU/Risk Assessor qualification ECDL or equivalent. Knowledge & Experience
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of business management including purchasing procedures as well as the legislation covering the ordering, receipt, invoicing, and sales of medicinal products. In-depth knowledge of pharmacy ordering systems and electronic trading gained through practical experience and training. Awareness of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace. Significant practical experience of rotational work in major specialties including Inpatient and Outpatient dispensing, manufacturing, and distribution. Previous experience of managing staff. Previous experience in training others. Theoretical knowledge of procurement issues relevant to pharmacy as covered by NHS CMU courses or equivalent. Experience with the JAC Pharmacy system and the Powergate electronic trading system. Knowledge of finance systems and budget control processes. Practical experience of working as a designated checker. Experience working in a pharmacy-purchasing environment. Experience of Aseptic Services and Cytotoxic reconstitution. Experience in developing and managing indicators for performance monitoring and auditing. Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills within a team environment and proven team-building abilities. Excellent planning and prioritization skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including understanding the need to respond to emails appropriately. Negotiation, tact, diplomacy, and political skills. Ability to manage complaints from customers and suppliers. Demonstrates the ability to identify and solve problems. Numerate and accurate and able to maintain these skills in a busy environment. Ability to calculate discount rates, sales figures, savings, cost pressure, usage patterns, etc. Accurate computerized record keeping and excellent keyboard skills. Able to implement written procedures. Able to act on own initiative. Able to make critical decisions under pressure. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Ability to use standard office equipment e.g., telephone/fax machine. Able to work both as an individual and as part of a team. 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. Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited
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We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic, and motivated Pharmacy Technician with experience in hospital pharmacy to join our newly established Newcastle Pharmacy Services team. Leading a small team, you will work cross-site and closely with the Trust procurement team to ensure effective communication with pharmaceutical wholesalers, manufacturers, and external agencies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective procurement and supply of medicines in line with regional and national pharmacy contracting. Full time 37.5 hours per week Interview date: Monday 20 January 2025 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Pension: Nest Pension Scheme; 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution Pay Date: 25 th
of the month Main duties of the job
You will ensure that all procedures relating to the purchasing, receipt, and invoicing of products are undertaken on a daily basis by the staff to maintain supplies at an optimum level for the outpatient pharmacy departments. The post holder will communicate with pharmacy staff, other healthcare professionals, and external customers on a wide range of queries relating to the procurement of medicines including changes to contracts, availability and cost of medicines (including controlled drugs, unlicensed medicines, and specials), and supply issues or delays. You will work closely with Finance staff to resolve queries relating to invoice processed data, including the checking and addition of supplier codes, as well as resolving coding issues surrounding invoices and credit notes. About us
Our new outpatient pharmacy - Newcastle Pharmacy Services - will operate from 1 December 2024 as a subsidiary of the Trust. This follows an announcement from Lloyds in August 2024 that it was withdrawing from its 64 Lloyds Pharmacy-branded hospital pharmacy sites across the country, including those at the RVI and Freeman Hospitals. Job responsibilities
Oversee the purchasing, receipt, sale, and invoicing of all drugs, pharmaceuticals, and sundries on a daily basis for Newcastle Pharmacy Services. Progress the use of electronic trading. Provide liaison with Financial Management to facilitate the reconciliation of the Pharmacy and Finance computer systems. Act as system administrator for both the Pharmacy computer and Powergate systems. Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
NVQ 4 / Diploma in Management or equivalent previous practical experience S/NVQ 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Registered with GPhC VDU/Risk Assessor qualification ECDL or equivalent. Knowledge & Experience
In-depth knowledge of all aspects of business management including purchasing procedures as well as the legislation covering the ordering, receipt, invoicing, and sales of medicinal products. In-depth knowledge of pharmacy ordering systems and electronic trading gained through practical experience and training. Awareness of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace. Significant practical experience of rotational work in major specialties including Inpatient and Outpatient dispensing, manufacturing, and distribution. Previous experience of managing staff. Previous experience in training others. Theoretical knowledge of procurement issues relevant to pharmacy as covered by NHS CMU courses or equivalent. Experience with the JAC Pharmacy system and the Powergate electronic trading system. Knowledge of finance systems and budget control processes. Practical experience of working as a designated checker. Experience working in a pharmacy-purchasing environment. Experience of Aseptic Services and Cytotoxic reconstitution. Experience in developing and managing indicators for performance monitoring and auditing. Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills within a team environment and proven team-building abilities. Excellent planning and prioritization skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including understanding the need to respond to emails appropriately. Negotiation, tact, diplomacy, and political skills. Ability to manage complaints from customers and suppliers. Demonstrates the ability to identify and solve problems. Numerate and accurate and able to maintain these skills in a busy environment. Ability to calculate discount rates, sales figures, savings, cost pressure, usage patterns, etc. Accurate computerized record keeping and excellent keyboard skills. Able to implement written procedures. Able to act on own initiative. Able to make critical decisions under pressure. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Ability to use standard office equipment e.g., telephone/fax machine. Able to work both as an individual and as part of a team. 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. Newcastle Hospitals PharmaServices Limited
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