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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
This is a fulltime, permanent post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm).
The Pharmacy Distribution Centre (PDC) comprises of 3 main areas - Unit F Warehouse, Unit E Purchasing & Homecare and Unit C Vaccine Holding Centre. PDC is the centralised department for purchasing and supply of medicines and vaccines across NHS GG&C and NHS Highland.
PDC has 10 automated robots within the warehouse area, which ensure accurate & efficient supply of medicinal products, distributed for use across all areas to ensure the clinical need of patients are met in an agreed timescale.
The post holder will be an authorised signatory for the purchase of medicines. They will co-ordinate and prioritise daily workload, monitor and review outstanding orders and take action to prevent unreasonable delays.
A proficient level of general education at National 5/Standard Grade level or above and working towards achieving the underpinning knowledge in Pharmacy Services SVQ is desirable. Previous experience in a Healthcare/Pharmacy or Customer facing role is essential.
A good knowledge and appreciation for policies and procedures as well as legislation in relation to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) in line with the PDC Wholesale Dealer’s License (WDA(H)) is welcomed.
Full training will be given for this role. Proficient IT skills including typing and knowledge of Microsoft office packages (word, excel), email systems (outlook) is required. Experience in using stock control systems is essential. The ability to plan and organise workload to meet the demanding needs of the service is key to this position and having the ability to use initiative and prioritise workload to ensure the demands of the service are met.
The preferred candidate must be able to communicate effectively by having the ability to persuade/influence people and have excellent people management skills.
This role would include sourcing alternatives and communicating to the relevant staff groups. The post holder will contribute to the implementation of national contracts this includes updating and developing master product files. They would also be involved in staff training and development, including TURAS
This role directs processes associated with the stock management system and participates in the review of stock holding, including investigation of any stock discrepancies.
The successful candidate will populate the staffing roster ensuring all purchasing related activities are covered on a daily basis.
For more information, please contact: Sandy Kuhse/Pamela Thomson, Pharmacy Technician Higher Level/Senior Purchasing Officer, 0141 347 8974/0141 347 8968, sandy.kuhse2@nhs.scot
pamela.thomson7@nhs.scot
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