Band 6 Procurement/Pharmacy Technician

Job title: Band 6 Procurement/Pharmacy Technician
Salary: Dependant on experience
Hours: 37.5 per week
Location: 60, Grove End Road, London, NW8 9NH
We are currently looking for a Band 6 Procurement/Pharmacy technician to join our close-knit team on a permanent basis.
The Pharmacy department at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital provides a comprehensive pharmaceutical service to all patients attending the Hospital. This includes a clinical and supply function to all wards and departments. The successful post-holder will be responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals in a cost efficient manner, ensuring stock valuation and stock levels are accurate. This will include ordering stock according to current contracts, managing stock discrepancies and reconciling orders.
Prior experience within a similar role is a must.
Located in leafy St John s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John s.
Am I the right person for this Band 6 Procurement/ Pharmacy Technician role?

BTec in Pharmaceutical Services or NVQ3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent

Registered with the Royal Pharmaceutical Council

Previous experience of working in a Pharmacy, ideally within a Hospital setting

Extensive experience of stock control

Good communication skills, written and oral

Pharmacy systems knowledge

What are the Responsibilities of this Band 6 Procurement/ Pharmacy Technician role?

To implement and maintain changes to procedures in purchasing and invoicing, as necessary.

To supervise staff when involved with purchasing, invoicing and receipt of goods.

To ensure pharmaceuticals are purchased against agreed contracts where possible,

To amend the pharmacy computer system on a regular basis to reflect any relevant contract changes.

To undertake dispensing of medicines including using the pharmacy labelling and stock control computer system for inpatient and outpatients, and patient counselling, as appropriate.

To maintain appropriate dispensing records on the pharmacy computer system.

To ensure good stock control in the dispensary and on the wards in conjunction with other Pharmacy Staff

The supervision of or active preparation of a limited range of extemporaneous medicines

Dispense medicines and provide annual leave or sickness cover for other team members if required.

Why apply for this role as a Band 6 Procurement/ Pharmacy Technician?
At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. We offer competitive salaries and contributory pension schemes including the option to continue with NHS pensions. Other benefits available after a qualifying period include; season ticket loans, private healthcare cover and high street discounts.
Working with us, all eligible employees receive;

Competitive pay with progressive band structuring

Private healthcare cover of up to GBP20,000 per year

Ongoing training and development programmes

Discounts at local, national and online shops

Interest-free season ticket loans

Cycle to work loan scheme

Employee "Service Excellence" recognition rewards

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you