Main area: Pharmacy
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (1 in 7 weekends & Bank Holidays / 1 x 22.5 hrs)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3352-A
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 19/02/2025
Job overview
One part time post (22.5 hrs pw) is available. An exciting opportunity to enter the world of Pharmacy Procurement and its many careers options. The post holder will assist in the management of the pharmacy procurement services for Derby and Burton. Co-ordination of the service ensuring suppliers are contacted regularly regarding supply chain problems and shortages, and the information is shared with the pharmacy teams. Support the Chief Pharmacy Technician in the day to day management of the pharmacy procurement service. Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained and to escalate to the Chief Technicians if any short falls are identified. Oversee the maintenance of weekly shortage reports detailing up to date information on product availability is communicated to the UHDB pharmacy teams. Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) due to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC by May 2025 are eligible to apply for this post. Main duties of the job
Responsible for items owing to other pharmacy areas are reviewed, ordering stock when necessary or arranging alternative products, this will include checking outstanding orders from suppliers with the assistance from the Procurement Administrator. Assist the Chief Technicians with the recruitment, return to work, annual leave allocation and annual appraisal of delegated staff ensuring records are accurately maintained. Supports effective stock control through the appropriate procurement within Pharmacy. Support in the management of reviewing drug alerts from the MHRA, pharmaceutical industry and other agencies. Assist in the maintenance and development of unlicensed policy and procedures, assisting in the creation of specification sheets for unlicensed medicines. Pharmacy Procurement is an essential part of the Pharmacy Service ensuring medicines are always available for our patients at UHDB. This post offers a Pharmacy Technician with ambition and drive an exciting opportunity to enter the world of pharmacy procurement that can provide many career options. The pharmacy procurement team are friendly and welcoming, and work hard to ensure medicines are always available at both sites, they are very successful at finding alternative solutions when products are in short supply. By joining the team you will be providing additional support and opportunities to develop and enhance the service. Working for our organisation
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development. On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Experience & Knowledge
Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice. Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental section procedures and priorities. Experience of training staff. Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics pharmacy practice. Awareness of opportunities for extended roles for pharmacy technicians and support staff. Experience of unlicensed medicines policies and procedures. Skills & Ability
Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard. Able to work under pressure, organise own work and meet deadlines. Able to identify and solve problems. Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of own authority and knowledge. Can plan, organise and deliver training sessions one to one and small or large groups. Able to plan and prioritise tasks in accordance with departmental and individual needs. Communications and interpersonal skills
Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team. Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player. Demonstrate that they can give feedback negative/positive in an appropriate way. Adapt verbal communication to a learners / team individual need. Communicate in a coaching style. Values & behaviours
Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others. Able to demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player. Act as a role model for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff. Has a flexible approach. Able to build a rapport with people. Innovative and forward thinking. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK.
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One part time post (22.5 hrs pw) is available. An exciting opportunity to enter the world of Pharmacy Procurement and its many careers options. The post holder will assist in the management of the pharmacy procurement services for Derby and Burton. Co-ordination of the service ensuring suppliers are contacted regularly regarding supply chain problems and shortages, and the information is shared with the pharmacy teams. Support the Chief Pharmacy Technician in the day to day management of the pharmacy procurement service. Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix are maintained and to escalate to the Chief Technicians if any short falls are identified. Oversee the maintenance of weekly shortage reports detailing up to date information on product availability is communicated to the UHDB pharmacy teams. Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) due to register as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC by May 2025 are eligible to apply for this post. Main duties of the job
Responsible for items owing to other pharmacy areas are reviewed, ordering stock when necessary or arranging alternative products, this will include checking outstanding orders from suppliers with the assistance from the Procurement Administrator. Assist the Chief Technicians with the recruitment, return to work, annual leave allocation and annual appraisal of delegated staff ensuring records are accurately maintained. Supports effective stock control through the appropriate procurement within Pharmacy. Support in the management of reviewing drug alerts from the MHRA, pharmaceutical industry and other agencies. Assist in the maintenance and development of unlicensed policy and procedures, assisting in the creation of specification sheets for unlicensed medicines. Pharmacy Procurement is an essential part of the Pharmacy Service ensuring medicines are always available for our patients at UHDB. This post offers a Pharmacy Technician with ambition and drive an exciting opportunity to enter the world of pharmacy procurement that can provide many career options. The pharmacy procurement team are friendly and welcoming, and work hard to ensure medicines are always available at both sites, they are very successful at finding alternative solutions when products are in short supply. By joining the team you will be providing additional support and opportunities to develop and enhance the service. Working for our organisation
In return we will offer: Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development. On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car scheme. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Experience & Knowledge
Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice. Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental section procedures and priorities. Experience of training staff. Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics pharmacy practice. Awareness of opportunities for extended roles for pharmacy technicians and support staff. Experience of unlicensed medicines policies and procedures. Skills & Ability
Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard. Able to work under pressure, organise own work and meet deadlines. Able to identify and solve problems. Able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative but know limitations of own authority and knowledge. Can plan, organise and deliver training sessions one to one and small or large groups. Able to plan and prioritise tasks in accordance with departmental and individual needs. Communications and interpersonal skills
Able to communicate clearly verbally and electronically with the Pharmacy team. Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player. Demonstrate that they can give feedback negative/positive in an appropriate way. Adapt verbal communication to a learners / team individual need. Communicate in a coaching style. Values & behaviours
Has a positive approach and is able to involve and motivate others. Able to demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player. Act as a role model for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff. Has a flexible approach. Able to build a rapport with people. Innovative and forward thinking. IMPORTANT INFORMATION If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role. Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here. UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK.
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