Overview
Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) is launching a brand-new pharmacy supply and dispensing service to support mental health and learning disability wards and community teams. A dedicated Pharmacy Hub will be established at our Swandean site in Worthing, and we are seeking an exceptional specialist pharmacy technician to manage medicines procurement.
Responsibilities
* Lead the procurement process for the Pharmacy Hub, ensuring supply of medicines in a legal, safe, and cost‑effective manner.
* Provide IT technical support and training for the Pharmacy Stock Control System and other pharmacy computer systems.
* Act as a Responsible Person for a MHRA Wholesale Dealers Authorisation (WDA), including Good Distribution Practice (GDP) competence.
* Develop and oversee Standard Operating Procedures for procurement and ensure compliance with medicines legislation and the Trust Medicines Code.
* Prepare the Pharmacy Hub for internal inspections to MHRA WDA standard and produce action plans.
* Implement and maintain a quality management system.
* Coordinate pharmaceutical waste processes.
* Manage and oversee all medicines supply contracts under the Medicines Procurement and Supply Chain (MPSC) Framework.
* Negotiate purchasing agreements with the pharmaceutical industry and other suppliers.
* Resolve product availability, service level, and pricing issues through regular meetings with suppliers.
* Collaborate with the Trust Purchasing Department to evaluate controls and assurance standards.
* Ensure all medicines procured align with the Sussex Partner Formulary and are authorized when deviations occur.
* Work with regional and national procurement groups, reviewing tenders and adjudicating regional contracts.
* Identify and solve potential regional/national supply difficulties and liaise with manufacturers to improve the supply chain.
* Develop automated methods for order processing, stock receipt, and invoice entry onto the Pharmacy Stock Control System.
* Lead maintenance of the system to ensure resilience and operational sustainability.
Requirements
Previous NHS experience in a similar role is preferred and will impact pay scale appointment.
Safeguarding
All staff and bank workers must complete safeguarding training relevant to their role, reflecting SPFT’s commitment to protecting children, young people, and adults at risk.
Equal Opportunity
SPFT welcomes applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and disabled candidates to reflect the communities we serve.
Benefits
* Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
* Competitive NHS benefits package (27 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, NHS pension).
* Access to wellbeing support, including counselling, mindfulness, and staff networks.
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
Remarks
Successful candidates are normally appointed to the bottom of the pay scale unless previous NHS experience can be evidenced.
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