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.
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