Lead Pharmacy Support Worker Procurement, Distribution & Stores

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement, storage and distribution of medicines and medical devices across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Working under the supervision of senior pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, they will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring medicines are available when and where required. The role includes operational management of pharmacy support staff, workforce planning, performance monitoring, training and service development activities. The post holder will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and departmental standards, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, investigations and audits, and support the continuous development of pharmacy services to maintain safe, effective and patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will coordinate the safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement, storage and distribution of medicines and medical devices across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, ensuring patients and clinical areas have timely access to medicines. They will use pharmacy computer systems to support purchasing, stock control and distribution activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient safety.


The role includes supervising pharmacy support staff, allocating workloads, producing rotas, managing sickness and annual leave, supporting recruitment and training, and contributing to delivery of departmental KPIs. The post holder will prioritise workloads, resolve medicine supply issues, communicate shortages to stakeholders and escalate concerns as required.


They will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and departmental requirements, contribute to audits, incident investigations, SOP reviews and quality improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing development of safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)


What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.


If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.


If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on View email address on energyjobsearch.com quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.


If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.


If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on View email address on energyjobsearch.com quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor/ Assessor course or practicing Workplace Training Supervisor (WTS)
• Entry level management training/course
• CIPS Level 2 (already hold or commit to within first year of start date)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Experience managing a Team

Desirable

• Experience of utilising intermediate level theoretical knowledge when counselling patients on the use of their medication

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
• Ability to supervise and train other pharmacy staff (including assistants, student technicians and pre-registration pharmacists)

Desirable

• Ability to organise own and others work load within the department
• To have good IT skills using Microsoft Office package
• The ability to identify the need for SOP's and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
• Ability to analyse data and report KPI's

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

• Flexibility and willingness to work in other sections with short notice

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

• GPhC recognised qualification, GPhC recognised apprenticeship pathway, or a GPhC accredited training course following National Occupational Standards

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor/ Assessor course or practicing Workplace Training Supervisor (WTS)
• Entry level management training/course
• CIPS Level 2 (already hold or commit to within first year of start date)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive experience in hospital or community pharmacy
• Experience managing a Team

Desirable

• Experience of utilising intermediate level theoretical knowledge when counselling patients on the use of their medication

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Ability to recognise limits of own competencies and to refer and seek advice from colleagues.
• Ability to supervise and train other pharmacy staff (including assistants, student technicians and pre-registration pharmacists)

Desirable

• Ability to organise own and others work load within the department
• To have good IT skills using Microsoft Office package
• The ability to identify the need for SOP's and assist in the preparation and implementation of new ones.
• Ability to analyse data and report KPI's

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites

Desirable

• Flexibility and willingness to work in other sections with short notice

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital


Mandeville Road


Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


United Kingdom



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