About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare Lead to join our established, friendly and progressive Pharmacy Team at Dorset County Hospital.
We are looking for an ambitious, highly motivated and dynamic Pharmacy Technician wanting to lead our procurement and homecare team at Dorset County Hospital. This can either be at an established Band 7, or a development Band 6 to 7. You should be a dynamic and resourceful Pharmacy Technician and have experience in Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare.
The Pharmacy team comprises of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and Pharmacy Service assistants. You will be a highly valued member of the Pharmacy and should committed to delivering outstanding patient experience.
The post includes late duties, weekend working and participation in the bank holiday and on-call rota.
Main duties of the job
To manage the safe and secure pharmacy procurement of pharmaceutical products for the Trust To be responsible for the development of pharmacy procurement initiatives, appropriate to the skill set, across the Trust ensuring minimisation of medicines waste, increase cost efficiency and ensure appropriate stock turnover. To comply with the Directives of the Wholesale Dealers' Authorisation (WDA(H)) ensuring all pharmacy procurement activity as managed, monitored and routinely audited to ensure full compliance with all applicable standards and to act under the instruction of the Responsible Person (WDA(H) to ensure that all requirements for the MHRA are met relating to pharmacy procurement. To work with the Pharmacy Quality Manager on issue relating to quality assurance management and monitoring in order to ensure the Pharmacy Department meets all requirements of licenses held, including the Controlled Drug Home Office License and Wholesale Dealers' Authorisation. To manage the safe and secure Homecare arrangements, including related CMM modules in accordance with national guidance To manage the implementation, monitoring and audit of regional and local Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) relating to pharmacy procurement. To develop relationships with local and regional stakeholders such as Hospital managers, Pharmacists, Medical and clinical staff and managers from this and other organisations To lead and manage the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores Teams.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.
UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria.
Job description Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Significant experience of pharmacy procurement and supplies operations, with recent management/supervision experience Significant experience as a registered Pharmacy Technician at Band 6 of above Significant experience and knowledge of use if JAC Pharmacy Systems Experience of mentoring and coaching staff Experience of training all levels of pharmacy staff Experience of implementing and monitoring procurement strategies Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to communicate highly complex information in contentious circumstances. Ability to collect, analyse and interpret large volume intricate data. Knowledge of public sector and NHS procurement practices, procedures and operations. Excellent persuasion and negotiation skills Excellent presentation skills including MS PowerPoint Specialist knowledge of current best practice in Good Distribution Practice and medicines procurement and supply chain management Knowledge of UK procurement law Knowledge of the role Responsible Person for a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation and the related responsibilities of the MHRA Knowledge of the European pharmaceutical directive related to wholesale distribution and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) EU 2013/C 343/01
Education, Qualifications & Training Essential
BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy and/or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent. Registered Technician with GPhC Accredited Checking Technician (ACT) Professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or currently working towards this status.
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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)