Senior Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacy Purchasing and IT Systems – Apply now

Job Details

• Posting Date: 28 May 2024
• Salary: £35,392.00 to £42,618.00 per year
• Additional Salary Information: £35,392.00 – £42,618.00 per year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing Date: 11 June 2024
• Location: Liverpool, L12 2AP
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Reference: C9411-24-0286

Summary

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician specializing in Pharmacy Purchasing and IT Systems, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient procurement and supply of medicines within the Trust. This position demands a high level of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage IT systems relevant to the pharmacy department.

Key Responsibilities

Communication

• Respond to complex technical queries regarding drug availability, formulation, and supply.
• Offer specialist advice on medicine procurement for the Trust.
• Engage with healthcare professionals, pharmacy staff, wholesalers, and the public on various medicine-related issues.
• Organize and conduct regular meetings to update senior staff on expenditure and usage.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key departments to ensure efficient service provision.
• Collaborate with IT leads and the Head of Pharmacy to develop and support the pharmacy department’s IT strategy.
• Participate in Pharmacy Team Leaders meetings and provide feedback from management meetings.

Analytical Skills

• Supply statistical and financial information around contracts and invoices as needed.
• Assist in sourcing unlicensed drugs and ensure adherence to regional guidelines.
• Support the preparation of technical purchasing specifications for unlicensed medicines.
• Maintain and develop EDI and e-commerce systems for automated purchasing and invoicing.
• Investigate unusual drug issues monthly and report findings as necessary.
• Report on changes in prescribing practices and their impact on the drug budget.
• Ensure the integrity of the pharmacy drug file across all relevant IT systems.

Planning and Organizing

• Develop and organize the Trust’s pharmacy procurement service.
• Resolve IT issues with the Trust IT team and external support help desks.
• Implement IT projects, including system upgrades and new IT system installations.
• Ensure IT Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery protocols are in place and followed.
• Complete end-of-month and end-of-year processes and reports timely.
• Manage and maintain IT aspects of automated dispensing systems.
• Support the Homecare service by monitoring KPIs, renewing SLAs, and completing relevant audits.

Physical Skills

• Train staff on current and new pharmacy systems.
• Attend relevant study days.
• Sign for receipt of controlled drugs following local policies.

Responsibilities for Patient/Client Care

• Provide specialist advice tailored to patient needs, consulting pharmacists when necessary.
• Handle complaints related to drug procurement and service provision.
• Record and disseminate information on drug defects and participate in incident response.

Policy and Service Development

• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and audit of policies and procedures related to pharmaceutical procurement and IT systems.
• Support the implementation of the Trust Clinical Governance agenda within the pharmacy department.

Financial and Physical Resources

• Ensure efficient, cost-effective pharmaceutical purchasing.
• Develop and maintain a reporting mechanism for cost and volume information.
• Act as an authorized signatory for medicine orders up to £5000.
• Supervise the annual stock take of all medicines in Pharmacy Stores.

Human Resources

• Support recruitment and management of pharmacy procurement and stores staff.
• Undertake Personal Development Plans with staff and manage sickness absence.
• Ensure appropriate training, induction, and development for purchasing department staff.
• Ensure Health & Safety requirements are met in the purchasing area.
• Maintain adequate staffing levels and manage annual leave and flexitime requests.

Information Resources

• Provide accurate medicines management data and reports.
• Address breaches in Security, Data Protection, or Trust IT policies promptly.

Research and Development

• Manage receipt and documentation of clinical trial medication following GCP guidance.

How to Apply

If you are a qualified and experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to take on a pivotal role in pharmacy purchasing and IT systems, apply now through the NHS Jobs portal with reference number C9411-24-0286.