Main area: Pharmacy
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (1 in 7 weekends & Bank Holidays / 1 x 22.5 hrs)
Job ref: 320-CDCS-3352-A
Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 19/02/2025
Band 5
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and service delivery. We promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.
To support our Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme, veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on 01332 788466.
Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.
Job overview
One part-time post (22.5 hrs pw) is available. An exciting opportunity to enter the world of Pharmacy Procurement and its many career options.
The post holder will assist in the management of pharmacy procurement services for Derby and Burton, ensuring suppliers are contacted regularly regarding supply chain problems and shortages.
Main duties of the job
1. Review items owing to other pharmacy areas, ordering stock when necessary or arranging alternative products.
2. Assist the Chief Technicians with recruitment, return to work, annual leave allocation, and annual appraisal of delegated staff.
3. Support effective stock control through appropriate procurement within Pharmacy.
4. Manage reviewing drug alerts from the MHRA and other agencies.
5. Assist in the maintenance and development of unlicensed policy and procedures.
Closing date of applications: 05th February 2025
Interview date: 19th February 2025
Working for our organisation
As a trusted organisation, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, and local partners.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to joining our team.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, and onsite fitness classes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB on the TRAC Recruitment Site.
Experience & Knowledge
* Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice.
* Working knowledge of NHS Trust and departmental procedures.
* Experience of training staff.
* Detailed pharmacy technical knowledge including Law & Ethics.
* Experience of unlicensed medicines policies and procedures.
Skills & Ability
* Able to produce accurate written work to a high standard.
* Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Able to identify and solve problems.
* Can plan, organise, and deliver training sessions.
Communications and interpersonal skills
* Able to communicate clearly with the Pharmacy team.
* Demonstrate that they are approachable and a team player.
* Adapt verbal communication to individual needs.
Values & behaviours
* Has a positive approach and is able to motivate others.
* Act as a role model for pharmacy technicians.
* Has a flexible approach.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position.
All correspondence relating to your application will be sent via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails.
Anyone from outside of the UK will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK.
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