The Medicines Procurement Lead Technician is a Band 6 role within The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust’s Clinical Services Division, based in Sutton. Reporting to the Drug Resource Manager and accountable to the Chief Pharmacist, the post is responsible for leading the procurement of licensed medicines and supporting the procurement of Named Patient and Unlicensed medicines.
The role combines operational procurement, financial administration, systems management and team leadership. Key responsibilities include line managing two Purchasing Officers, coordinating medicine contract changes, supporting high-cost drug stock management, resolving supply issues, processing invoices and monitoring procurement-related KPIs. The postholder also supports the EPIC Pharmacy system, acts as a super user for automated dispensing systems, and provides training to pharmacy staff.
The role requires strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work accurately under pressure and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Applicants must be GPhC-registered pharmacy technicians with relevant hospital pharmacy experience. The role also requires flexibility to work across sites and, when necessary, evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
To lead in the procurement requirements for licensed medicines.
To support as required the day to day procurement of Named Patient and Unlicensed medicines
Work closely with Stores Manager, Named Patient & Unlicensed Medicines Lead Technician and Pharmacy Systems & Applications Manager.
To manage and co-ordinate contract line changes in line with CMU regional/national tenders and
frameworks.
To assist in the setting of stock levels for high cost drugs (HCD’s).
Attend the North West London Purchasing Consortium.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
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To coordinate the monthly stock check review for HCD’s across all sites.
To co-ordinate and manage the processing and payment of invoices in a timely manner and ensure RMH accounts are kept in good standing in liaison with the Pharmacy Systems Manager and Finance Accounts Payable team.
To complete a monthly report on procurement related KPI’s.
Support in the addition of new medicines to Pharmacy Stock Control system (EPIC) in liaison with pharmacists following the required authorisation requirements.
To assist in the provision of day-to-day support of the EPIC Pharmacy system.
To support pharmacy staff in the everyday use of the EPIC pharmacy system.
To be a super user for the pharmacy automated dispensing system.
Provide education & training for Data Entry Officers when passing through the purchasing rotation.
