Senior Technician for Pharmacy Purchasing and IT Systems

Job overview

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:

• 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see Job Description for full details.

The postholder will support the pharmacy department and wider trust in:

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.