Band 7 Pharmacy Technician (Medicines Procurement) - Kent

The role

This Band 7 Pharmacy Technician will lead medicines procurement services to ensure efficient supply and cost-effective purchasing. The role involves managing medicines shortages and leading procurement strategies across the Trust.

What you will do

• Lead the medicines procurement team to ensure effective sourcing and supply of medicines.
• Manage medicines shortages and identify suitable alternatives in collaboration with clinical teams.
• Act as the key link between procurement and ward-based clinical teams.
• Lead on contract management and procurement strategy to maximise NHS resources.
• Support the procurement of pre-made batch chemotherapy to meet cancer service needs.

Required qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant NHS hospital experience, including procurement and supply chain.
• Experience working at Band 7 level or equivalent.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medicines procurement processes and financial management within the NHS.

About the company

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