Full Time Senior Pharmacy Purchasing Technician Required – Apply now

Location: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Band: Band 6
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Closing Date: 05 August 2024

Join Our Team as a Senior Pharmacy Purchasing Technician

Job Overview:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our high-performing team. This role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless supply of medicines across our Trust, contributing directly to the quality of care we provide. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with suppliers to enhance service delivery for the Trust, ensuring the timely procurement of medicines.
• Timely Ordering: Manage the ordering and receiving of medicines, ensuring that they are available to meet the demands of our patients.
• New Medicine Sourcing: Identify and source new medicines to address emerging needs and support the resolution of supply challenges.
• Cross-Site Coordination: Liaise with Technicians and Pharmacists across all sites to provide up-to-date information on the status of products.
• Support Initiatives: Assist the Medicines Effectiveness team with Formulary and Savings initiatives, contributing to the Trust’s efficiency goals.
• System Management: Update the Pharmacy system with the latest contract information to ensure accurate records.
• Shortages Reporting: Provide critical information on medicine shortages to support decision-making in weekly meetings.

About Us:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most prestigious NHS teaching trusts in the UK. We offer a broad spectrum of general and specialized clinical services, with a strong commitment to medical education, training, and research. Our Trust includes four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, and Horton General Hospital.

Our Values:
At OUH, we are committed to delivering compassionate excellence, which is reflected in our core values: compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values guide our interactions with patients, colleagues, and the broader community, ensuring that our healthcare services are of the highest standard.

Watch our journey to delivering compassionate excellence on the OUH YouTube channel.

Closing Date: 05 August 2024

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