Pharmacy Logistics Lead

Job overview

We are recruiting for a Pharmacy logistics Lead who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

The Pharmacy Team at East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and driven individual who has experience in procurement to lead a team and be the responsible person for the pharmacy purchasing and distribution services. You will also have the exciting agendas of Sustainability, Transformation and Digital innovation in your job role; You must have a very good awareness of financial and NHS Procurement processes.

This job is suitable for a Pharmacist or Technician registered with the GPhC

The pharmacy department itself is multi award winning and forward thinking in its outlook. With a dedicated team of over 160 professionals, we encourage flexible working arrangements. We are fully committed to offering funded opportunities for your professional growth, including leadership and management training programs.

The team consists of over 160 members of staff and promotes flexible working options.  The department is committed to providing funded opportunities to develop that include leadership and management training / progression.

*Developmental role for the right candidate to start at band 7 then progress to band 8a*

At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the efficient procurement of all pharmaceuticals/ drugs and ensure that appropriate polices/ procedures are in place.

To work collaboratively with other NHS Trusts to develop and achieve the NHS Transformation and Sustainability Plans for the Trust.

To be the lead negotiator for the Trust with companies on all matters relating to the pricing and purchasing of pharmaceutical products. This includes ensuring that the best price is obtained and that supply arrangements are not compromised.

To ensure systems are in place and working optimally to ensure all contract lines, patient access schemes and other approved discount schemes are utilised and maximised.

To be the designated Responsible Person named on the MHRA Wholesale Dealers Licence responsible for:

Ensuring the provisions of the licence are observed. Ensuring the guidelines on Good Distribution Practice (GDP) are complied with.

Ensuring an adequate quality system is established and maintained

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.