About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to offer a brand-new and exciting opportunity for an experienced and forward-thinking Pharmacy Technician to join our team as Lead Pharmacy Technician for Procurement, Distribution and Computer Services. This innovative role has been created to enhance our medicines supply chain and support the management and development of the Pharmacy Computer System (CMM).
This post offers a unique opportunity to specialise in medicines procurement alongside key involvement in pharmacy digital systems, CMM and Powergate. You will play a central role in ensuring safe, efficient and financially robust medicines management processes that directly support patient safety and high-quality care. You will also champion procurement while building resilience within the workforce.
Main duties of the job
As the Lead Pharmacy Technician, you will:
Lead and coordinate the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution service
Oversee the efficient and safe purchasing, supply and distribution of medicines
Support robust financial governance, including cost-effective purchasing, accurate invoicing and contract compliance
Be an expert user for digital pharmacy systems, contributing to the optimisation of the Pharmacy Stock Control System (CMM) and Powergate.
Provide leadership, supervision and development for procurement, stores and distribution staff
Manage stock control processes, data quality, medicines shortages and supply chain resilience
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Trust policies, national guidance and medicines governance requirements
Support service planning, audits, incident investigation and pharmacy improvement initiatives
Work closely with pharmacy, finance, clinical, procurement and digital colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centred services
About us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
At gesh we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document whichcontainsmore information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BTEC/NVQ3 Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent Registration with GPhC
Desirable
Educational Supervisor NVQ Level 2 assessor Post registration management qualification Accredited checking technician
Experience Essential
Relevant post registration UK hospital experience Relevant experience in pharmacy purchasing and distribution Knowledge of finance systems and budget control Managing a team Contract management Good manufacturing practice In depth knowledge of CMM pharmacy computer system
Desirable
Knowledge of regulations and legislation relevant to medicines distribution Pharmacy stock control
Knowledge Essential
Medicines procurement Ability to calculate discount rates, savings and cost pressures Pharmaceutical standards of practice
Desirable
Medical gases and procurement
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 Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address St Helier
Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey SM5 1AA
Surrey
SM5 1AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)