Pharmacy Homecare and Procurement Technician

Job overview

Are you a Registered Pharmacy Technician looking to move into homecare and pharmacy procurement and wish to further develop your professional leadership and procurement skills?

We are looking for a highly capable, enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician with extensive experience of hospital pharmacy to join our friendly Pharmacy Team.  The post involves working in a patient focused department, supported by skilled colleagues.

This post would ideally suit those with a background in homecare and  pharmacy procurement, with good communication skills and initiative and the ability to work accurately whilst meeting deadlines.

Relevant experience is desirable including experience of financial work, the ability to perform accurate data analysis and reporting and the ability to resolve financial queries and problems. A good knowledge of IT is desirable, preferably excel

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

Main duties of the job

The focus of the role will be to work within the pharmacy procurement team assisting in the day to day purchasing of medications for the Trust, the management of outstanding orders, contacting suppliers, helping to coordinate medication shortages, running reports as requested and proactively helping with stock control issues.

You will also actively participate in the delivery of comprehensive pharmacy services to all areas of the department including Dispensary services and Homecare services as needed.

The right applicant will be a dedicated, hark working individual that can work under own initiative and escalate when needed. Communication, organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a pharmacy procurement and homecare technician you will be involved in all aspects of purchasing within the department for Southend hospital and for the wider MSE team.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Procurement lead the post holders’ duties will include but is not limited to; reviewing existing contracts and building new contracts and frameworks, supporting switches to generic medicines, purchasing of medicines, shortage management, invoicing, finance, contract and system management, outsourcing.

This is a fast paced environment and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to work within the team.

We look forward to receiving your application.