About this role
Job summary
Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Procurement & QA Support
To act as a member of the Pharmacy team, undertaking a full range of duties, to contribute to the provision of a quality Pharmacy service, under the direction and supervision of the Procurement Manager.
To accurately process orders for medications with Manufacturers and Wholesalers where applicable. Ensure documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately. To liaise with the Procurement Manager regarding out of stocks, non-contract and supplier issues.
To carry out under the direction, control and, where necessary, the direct supervision of a Senior Pharmacy Technician or suitable qualified person, the dispensing of inpatient, outpatient, community unit, self-medication wallets, discharge medication (TTOs), controlled drugs (CDs) against previously clinically checked prescriptions, the receipt, stock control and supply of medicines both within Pharmacy and to wards.
To assist the Medicines Management Team and QA maintain standards for correct storage of medicines.
The post holder will be expected to attain the NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within twelve months of taking up the post.
The post holder will be expected to work Bank Holidays and participate in the late clinic and weekend rota.
This is mainly an office based role.
Main duties of the job
To accurately process orders ensuring that contract lines have been ordered where applicable.
Assist with making sure all information is updated on the computer system with the current contracts.
To place orders with Manufacturers and Wholesalers electronically using a web based ordering system, by email or phone.
To pass invoices and credit notes promptly and investigate, rectify or report any discrepancies immediately.
To ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and filed appropriately, and that filing systems are kept up to date and in good order.
To liaise with the Procurement Manager regarding out of stocks, non-contract and supplier issues.
The postholder will be expected to work Bank Holidays and participate in the late clinic and weekend rota.
To respond to notifications of Logtag alerts from the Medicines Management team, collect information and act on the advice given by them if necessary.
To monitor Logtags kept within the Pharmacy Department and other storage areas to maintain the standards of the MHRA, escalating any issues.
This is mainly an office based role but there will be some time worked in the Dispensary covering late clinics and weekends.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good general education; numerate and literate
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or equivalent Word processing and IT skills
Knowledge Essential
Experience of clerical work
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital environment
Skills Essential
Ability to prioritise Ability to work as part of a team and independently Good communication 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.
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget University Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)