We are looking for a skilled, highly motivated Pharmacy Technician to come and work with us.

You will oversee the use of all high cost medicine use within University Hospitals Leicester & TrustMed Pharmacy and be responsible for the accurate capture of data and reporting to external commissioners to ensure appropriate reimbursement for spend.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for ensuring accurate capture of the details of the issuing of all high cost therapies within UHL.

To improve the utilisation of high cost medicines including associated rebate schemes to ensure maximum potential cost savings.

Be responsible for reporting high cost therapies to UHL finance and outside sources such as NHS England, and the Cancer Drug Fund.

To support and provide leadership to all specialist pharmacy services (high cost therapies, unlicensed medicines, and procurement).

To identify and support the implementation of CIP schemes and savings monitor and report at regular intervals.

Assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician in maintaining pharmacy computer systems.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assists the Principal Pharmacy Technician in recruiting, training and line managing procurement and specialist services teams to ensure that staff skills and experience are sufficient to meet service objectives.

To maintain and develop individual computer systems and written guidelines for ordering, dispensing and reclaiming High Cost Drugs. Ensure the supply of medication to an individual patient is available where possible to avoid delays in therapy and to enable effective communication and coordination with medical, nursing and pharmacy staff.

To ensure medicine costs are appropriately charged through accurate and timely monthly reconciliation. (For example Cancer Drug Fund and Patient Access Schemes)

To lead or participate in high cost drug audits including drug reclaim schemes or other forms of research and development

Assists the Chief Technician for Procurement in managing the purchasing of all pharmaceuticals for the Leicester hospitals, in accordance with local procedures and contracts. Ensures all pharmaceuticals are obtained in a timely manner from appropriate sources which provide timely delivery, acceptable quality and lowest achievable prices.

Assists the Chief Technician for Procurement in sourcing unusual drugs and managing drug shortages or supply problems by sourcing acceptable alternatives to unavailable items to maintain the services to patients provided by Pharmacy.

To identify and support the implementation of CIP schemes.

Develops, implements and maintains systems for purchasing of pharmaceuticals in line with the strategy and objectives for the department.

Deputy attendance required for Quality & Safety meetings, Pharmacy Improvement Board, and Health & Safety meetings.

Assist the Principal Pharmacy Technician in the usage of and update and maintenance of pharmacy computer systems (JAC, Define, etc.) Share expert IT knowledge and advice with pharmacy staff.

Person Specification

Training

Essential

• GPhC registered Pharmacy Technician

Desirable

• Leadership/management course e.g. ILM level 2/3 Insights training

Experience

Essential

• Accredited technician checker
• Extensive post qualification experience of which a significant portion must have been in hospital sector.
• Managing sickness absence and appraisal according to Trust policies
• Good IT skills including knowledge JAC and Excel

Desirable

• Experience of setting objectives and managing performance
• Understanding of NHS funding streams and experience of financial monitoring and forecasting

Communication & relationships

Essential

• Ability to work as team member and work alone as required Good written and verbal communication
• Good negotiating skills. Leadership. Multidisciplinary team working. Ability to motivate and influence change within teams

Desirable

• Able to communicate well both one to one and to a group of people (public speaking)

Analytical & judgement

Essential

• Able to analyse and interpret information where there are a range of facts requiring analysis and where a range of options need to be compared.
• Ability to work to a high level of accuracy and precision.

Physical skills

Essential

• Able to cope in stressful situations and under pressure.
• Able and willing to travel. Good levels of concentration and ability to focus on task at hand to see it through

Planning & organisation

Essential

• Understand the principles of service development and management of change Problem solving skills. Ability to delegate workload appropriately.

Desirable

• Experience of monitoring standards of service and influencing others to maintain or improve performance

Other requirements

Essential

• Awareness and understanding of pharmacy issues within the changing NHS

Desirable

• Knowledge of the hospital pharmaceutical contracting processes and of the UK Pharmaceutical market, the supply chain, and procurement practice.

Trust Values

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours

Equality, diveristy & inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester General Hospital (with cross site commitment)

Gwendolen Road

Leicester

LE5 4PW

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358-6566488-CSI