Are you an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician looking to develop your career while promoting a safe and effective medicines purchasing and supply service to our patients? Are you keen to progress and develop your management skills, while supporting a talented group of professionals who make a real difference to patient care?

As the Lead Technician for Procurement, Supply and Logistics at the Royal Devon, you will join a dynamic and friendly pharmacy team, and play a crucial role in delivering a high-quality clinical pharmacy service.

Were offering a rare opportunity to develop your skills further into a senior technician role, career progression, competitive compensation and a supportive work environment that values flexibility and work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

This position is tailor-made for a proactive technician with management experience, who can demonstrate initiative and a passion for continuous improvement someone who is always seeking innovative ways to enhance our processes and outcomes.

Based within our pharmacy, you will:

• Be responsible for ensuring delivery of a high quality, safe and efficient purchasing and distribution service from the pharmacy department.
• Provide professional leadership and support for all aspects of the pharmacy procurement and distribution services to ensure provision of a safe and high-quality service which meets legislative, national and local guidelines.
• Line manage and support the lead/senior pharmacy technicians for distribution and procurement.
• Participate in the wider pharmacy service and its development in response to patient care needs, driving continuous quality improvement, focusing on excellence in our services.
• Ensure that the outsourced outpatient pharmacy services are delivered and monitored against key performance indicators.

Who you'll work with:

In this role, you'll collaborate with a supportive team of pharmacy professionals, including the medication safety officer and deputy chief pharmacist, our distribution and procurement lead technicians, section heads in pharmacy, the wider pharmacy team. You will also liaise with wider Trust colleagues including clinical staff and managers.

Who we're looking for:

We're seeking an experienced GPhC-registered technician who is ready for a more senior post and who has a track record of delivering within the pharmacy department.

What we offer:

Training and development opportunities are abundant here. Whether youre interested in management, safety or leadership development courses, we'll support you in finding the best way to grow. Were passionate about supporting your wellbeing too with new team members having a tailored induction. Plus, theres Trust-wide events and activities focussed on your health and wellbeing.

Working pattern: This a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) and with a requirement to participate in 7-day working to include late duties, bank holidays and weekend working.

Interview date: Wednesday 8th January 2025

For further information and to arrange an informal visit to meet the team, please contact Joe Maguire, Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 01392 402427 email joe.maguire@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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