About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Pharmacy Technician with a strong interest in IT and innovation to help develop a key role within the Pharmacy Department at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust .
The postholder will be joining our well-established, committed and friendly Pharmacy Procurement Team, helping to deliver a safe, cost effective medicines procurement service, advance the department's IT agenda and contribute to the Trust's wider digital strategy.
We are looking for someone who can combine their pharmacy experience with strong IT knowledge to support and improve how the pharmacy department works. You will have the opportunity to broaden your IT skillset, strengthen your analytical expertise, and develop your business intelligence (BI) capabilities.
Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a stand alone paediatric hospital located on the outskirts of Liverpool with a national reputation for excellence. A dedicated team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide pharmacy services to a wide range of paediatric surgical and medical specialties.
Come and join us!
Main duties of the job
Supporting the pharmacy department and wider trust in:o Ensuring compliance with standing financial instructions and national standards for NHS pharmaceutical procurement serviceso Organising the pharmacy procurement and homecare teamo The maintenance and development of IT systems in the pharmacy departmento In managing the pharmacy stock control systemo Acting as a role model for the use and development of Information Technology and supports the development and implementation of IT systems to ensure the best possible patient care.o Helping to develop specialist, technical purchasing services ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines for the Trust, including negotiating and monitoring contracts, as appropriate.
About us
Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description for full details.
The postholder will support the pharmacy department and wider trust in: Ensuring compliance with standing financial instructions and national standards for NHS pharmaceutical procurement services Organising the pharmacy procurement and homecare team The maintenance and development of IT systems in the pharmacy department In managing the pharmacy stock control system Acting as a role model for the use and development of Information Technology and supports the development and implementation of IT systems to ensure the best possible patient care. Helping to develop specialist, technical purchasing services ensuring efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines for the Trust, including negotiating and monitoring contracts, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Professional Registration Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
Experience Essential
Extensive previous experience and knowledge of working in a hospital pharmacy environment Extensive working knowledge of pharmacy IT systems System Management, daily maintenance tasks and ongoing system development including managing upgrades to IT systems. Previous experience of leadership role in a hospital environment
Desirable
Experience of Paediatric Pharmacy Previous experience of completing department projects and audits Experience of helping to implement new IT systems
Knowledge Essential
Pharmacy procurement / Homecare policies and processes Legality and Best Practice with respect to the procurement of unlicensed medicines Pharmacy IT systems
Desirable
IT infrastructure requirements and servers
Skills Essential
Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills Excellent management/ people skills and ability to motivate self and others Ability to review and adapt plans as circumstances dictate Excellent leadership skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pharmacy Department, Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)