Overview
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to develop your skills in medicines procurement? We are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Senior Pharmacy Technician – Procurement at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. In this role, you will help ensure the safe, effective, and cost-efficient procurement of medicines for the Trust. You will support the management of medicines shortages, contribute to audits and cost improvement projects, and work closely with suppliers, pharmacists, and regional colleagues to deliver a reliable medicines supply chain. This is an opportunity to contribute to patient care by helping to secure timely access to medicines, while developing specialist knowledge in procurement, governance, and unlicensed medicines. There are opportunities for further training and career development, including CIPS qualifications.
If you’re proactive, detail-focused, and enjoy problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Support the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Procurement in the safe, effective, and efficient procurement of medicines within the Trust.
* Ensure compliance with national and regional contracts, procurement governance, and legal requirements.
* Contribute to cost-effective medicines management by supporting procurement audits, stock control, and cost improvement projects.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience as a Pharmacy Technician; demonstrated interest and experience in medicines procurement.
* Willingness to develop specialist knowledge in procurement, governance, and unlicensed medicines; opportunities for further training, including CIPS qualifications.
Contact for further details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Weru-Kinyua
Job title: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement
Email: Rachel.Weru-Kinyua@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01183227800
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