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This is an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join our dynamic, innovative, and friendly pharmacy purchasing team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and efficient pharmacy technician with experience and a passion for pharmacy purchasing within hospital settings.
Excellent communication skills and a willingness to work as part of a large multidisciplinary team are essential. You will also need to be friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, willing to learn new skills, and committed to continuous professional development. All applicants must be registered pharmacy technicians with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
This is a full‑time permanent post. The post holder will be required to participate in the weekend and late‑night rota.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the planning and development of the pharmacy purchasing service for the Trust.
* Deputise for the Principal Pharmacy Technician – Purchasing.
* Source and order medicines in line with national contracts and frameworks.
* Manage purchasing aspects of Medicines Shortages, including identifying shortages, maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of the supply chain, and sourcing alternatives, including the most appropriate unlicensed medicines.
* Communicate and collaborate with pharmacists to manage ‘Medicines Shortages’.
* Review and write policies and Standard Operating Procedures relating to ‘Medicines Shortages’.
* Efficiently and effectively manage Pharmacy Procurement at Northwick Park Hospital.
* Maintain and assist in the development of the Quality Management System for Good Distribution Practice.
* Review, write and implement Standard Operating Procedures in Pharmacy Procurement.
* Develop and implement the pharmacy department’s e‑commerce strategy.
* Assist in updating and maintaining the pharmacy computer system to ensure its effectiveness and efficiency.
* Assist in training new staff on the pharmacy computer system, ordering and stock control system.
* Manage pharmacy staff, including rotational pharmacy technicians, pharmacy storekeeper and ATOs.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
About the Trust
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people.
Contact
Name: Nicola Nairima
Job title: Principal Technician Pharmacy Procurement
Email: nicola.nairima@nhs.net
Telephone: 0208 869 2
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