Job summary We are seeking to recruit a Senior Pharmacy Technician to work in the Pharmacy Procurement and invoicing terms. This is a newly created role to assist in the procurement of pharmaceuticals, contrast media, enteral feeds and medical gases for our hospital sites and external customers. To be involved in developing and delivering pharmacy ward stock services and external supplies. To be involved in the production and review of new and outstanding Standard Operating Procedures relating to and which include purchasing, stores and invoicing. Providing support for complex procurement issues to Hampshire Hospitals Commercial Services. Main duties of the job To support the Pharmacy Procurement and Medicines Optimisation Manager in leading, developing, delivering and evaluating the distribution of medications and other items for the Pharmacy business unit, to both internal and external customers, with responsibility for business planning and staff management in line with pharmacy service level agreements and objectives set by the Associate Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation To assist and develop the safe and efficient running of the Pharmacy procurement and invoicing departments with support from a senior pharmacist. To follow legal, ethical, professional and employers codes of conduct and be aware of and apply relevant legislation (Medicines Act, Misuse of Drugs Act) About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS4845-Phar Job locations Royal Hampshire county hospital Winchester Pharmacy Department A Level Burrell Wing Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post. All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position within the Trust. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached JD This job description is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description but which are commensurate with the grade of the post. The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post. All post holders must take responsibility to ensure that they are aware of and adhere to all Trust policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their employment regardless of their position within the Trust. Person Specification registration Essential GPHC registration required Procurement Experience Staff recruitment experience Desirable Leadership and Management qualification Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy experience Training experience Line management experience Desirable WellSky/EPMA experience Implementing and reviewing S.O.P's Skills Essential Wellsky & EMPA experience Computer skills Good communication skills Desirable Crystal report experience Experience of contracting process Person Specification registration Essential GPHC registration required Procurement Experience Staff recruitment experience Desirable Leadership and Management qualification Experience Essential Hospital pharmacy experience Training experience Line management experience Desirable WellSky/EPMA experience Implementing and reviewing S.O.P's Skills Essential Wellsky & EMPA experience Computer skills Good communication skills Desirable Crystal report experience Experience of contracting process 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire county hospital Winchester Pharmacy Department A Level Burrell Wing Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)