Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement

Role: Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement
Location: The Harley Street Clinic, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience (with Excellent Benefits)

We're looking for a Lead Pharmacy Technician ( Procurement) to join our team at The Harley Street Clinic currently rated "Outstanding" by the CQC.

Based in London's medical district, our hospital is accessible and is considered an employer of choice. Our pharmacy team delivers an exceptional patient-centred service across our world-renown campus that house several centres of excellence from Cardiac to Diagnostics to Complex Oncology.

This role would be a great development opportunity for someone with experience of procurement within a hospital setting. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who displays positivity and leadership, who can join us at this exciting time to drive the centralisation for procurement across our three sites (The Harley Street Clinic, Leaders of Oncology, and HCA at UCH). Therefore, the successful post holder will need to work collaboratively with the Lead Pharmacy Technicians for Patient Services, Clinical Pharmacy teams and wider HCA teams such as Supply Chain and other procurement teams.

As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team the post holder will be responsible for the core pharmacy operations of procurement and stock control, as well as line managing a team of Procurement Technicians.

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Job Responsibilities:

• As a key member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team , you will provide high quality, patient focused pharmacy services which consistently meet the needs of all service users.
• Within the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician for P rocurement, you will be responsible for the core pharmacy operations of procurement and stock control .
• This will involve achieving and maintaining the centralisation of procurement for the HSC, LOC and UCH sites , as well as p rovid ing professional leadership and management to the procurement team.
• You will be integral in providing training, education and mentorship to Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants.
• You will be involved in the continuous service and professional development, audit and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). You will also be a key stakeholder for relevant Quality Improvement Project(s) (QIPs)

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll bring:

• BTEC / NVQ Level 3 qualification in Pharmaceutical Science / Pharmacy Service Skills (or equivalent) and registered with the GPHC
• Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) accreditation - desirable
• Demonstrate extensive experience of working in a pharmacy setting as a registered pharmacy technician including dispensing, labelling, stock control , charging
• E xperience providing e ducation & tr aining
• E xperience supervising junior colleagues
• Experience of Omnicell® Automated Dispensing Cabinets (desirable)

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Lead Pharmacy Technician you'll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity pa