Job summary We are looking for a qualified Pharmacist or Pharmacist Technician to join our Transformation team for 6 hours per week to help us meet some crucial objectives to set up and stream-line processes for our homecare service, and to minimise issues when tracking where prescriptions are. Also supports the carbon neutral target. Main duties of the job In line with the Trust's 'True North' objectives, this role is instrumental in ensuring the Pharmacy procurement business function operates effectively so that an appropriate medicines supply is maintained for safe patient care. It is a key role in the development and maintenance of IT systems, installations and updates across the Pharmacy department, particularly the Pharmacy clinical system WellSky Pharmacy (formerly JAC). About us Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?vR96pMboIYdo Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £56,454 an hour per annum pro-rata - not incl. high cost area supplements (HCAS) Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 384-JH-Pharmacist-BANK Job locations Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Job description Job responsibilities Lead the effective and appropriate procurement of all pharmaceutical items for Pharmacy and the Trust.Monitor quality and performance of key suppliersManage the Pharmacy procurement and IT teamProject manage cost and quality improvement projects that relate to Pharmacy procurement, IT or other relevant areas of expertiseDevelop, manage and maintain all aspects of the Pharmacy department IT systems, acting as a subject matter expert for the Pharmacy system WellSky Pharmacy (formerly JAC)Act as a member of the Pharmacy Department Senior Leadership TeamDeputise for the Business Services & Transformation Manager as requiredWork alongside and support other members of the Pharmacy Business and Transformation Team on key areas of joint work (including, but not limited to, prescribing formulary accuracy across IT systems, WellSky Pharmacy data quality and the effective in-system flagging of medicines excluded from tariff (PBRx drugs))With support from other members of the wider Pharmacy team, develop and maintain the departments Business Intelligence functionsProvide professional advice and support to non-procurement or IT colleagues with relevant queries or project requestsProvide relevant teaching, training or educational sessions to the wider medicines optimisation team as appropriate Job description Job responsibilities Lead the effective and appropriate procurement of all pharmaceutical items for Pharmacy and the Trust.Monitor quality and performance of key suppliersManage the Pharmacy procurement and IT teamProject manage cost and quality improvement projects that relate to Pharmacy procurement, IT or other relevant areas of expertiseDevelop, manage and maintain all aspects of the Pharmacy department IT systems, acting as a subject matter expert for the Pharmacy system WellSky Pharmacy (formerly JAC)Act as a member of the Pharmacy Department Senior Leadership TeamDeputise for the Business Services & Transformation Manager as requiredWork alongside and support other members of the Pharmacy Business and Transformation Team on key areas of joint work (including, but not limited to, prescribing formulary accuracy across IT systems, WellSky Pharmacy data quality and the effective in-system flagging of medicines excluded from tariff (PBRx drugs))With support from other members of the wider Pharmacy team, develop and maintain the departments Business Intelligence functionsProvide professional advice and support to non-procurement or IT colleagues with relevant queries or project requestsProvide relevant teaching, training or educational sessions to the wider medicines optimisation team as appropriate Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Masters pharmacy or procurement degree, or equivalent Relevant Masters pharmacy or procurement degree, or equivalent CIPS certification, or equivalent specialist experience Desirable CIPS certification, or equivalent specialist experience Knowledge Essential Project management Significant Pharmacy procurement experience Experience of WellSky Pharmacy (formerly JAC) at system management level Understanding of background to, and aims of, national and local healthcare policy/guidance and appreciate the implications of this on engagement and priorities Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience of line managing others, including recruitment, appraisals and HR disciplinary and performance management procedures Evidence of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups Experience of designing and implementing projects Experience of developing policies, procedures, evidence based guidelines, shared care guidelines Understanding of the installation and configuration of PC hardware Working knowledge of networks, servers and other forms of IT communication Current developments in pharmacy Changes occurring in the NHS Desirable Current developments in pharmacy Knowledge of commissioning processes Experience of recruitment Business informatics Business informatics Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Masters pharmacy or procurement degree, or equivalent Relevant Masters pharmacy or procurement degree, or equivalent CIPS certification, or equivalent specialist experience Desirable CIPS certification, or equivalent specialist experience Knowledge Essential Project management Significant Pharmacy procurement experience Experience of WellSky Pharmacy (formerly JAC) at system management level Understanding of background to, and aims of, national and local healthcare policy/guidance and appreciate the implications of this on engagement and priorities Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience of line managing others, including recruitment, appraisals and HR disciplinary and performance management procedures Evidence of working effectively within multidisciplinary groups Experience of designing and implementing projects Experience of developing policies, procedures, evidence based guidelines, shared care guidelines Understanding of the installation and configuration of PC hardware Working knowledge of networks, servers and other forms of IT communication Current developments in pharmacy Changes occurring in the NHS Desirable Current developments in pharmacy Knowledge of commissioning processes Experience of recruitment Business informatics Business informatics 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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Surrey Hospital Guildford GU2 7XX Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)