Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Homecare and Procurement
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · North Shields, NE29 8NH
- Salary
- £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
- Location
- North Shields, NE29 8NH
Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Homecare and Procurement role at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Shields, NE29 8NH. Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Source: NhsJobs. Apply directly with the employer via the link above.
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Job description
• To manage andsupport the Pharmacy Procurement team with the safe provision of medicines for use in the Trust.
• Provide clinical support to staff and patients engaged in the management of patients within service.
• To manage and develop all Pharmacy computer and IT systems (e.g. Optum, ARX interface andPowergate). To develop and increase the utilisation of information technology and management information to aid decision-making andfacilitateoperational effectiveness.
• To support the management and provision of medicines related homecare services across theTrust
• To support the various business functions of the Pharmacy service through data management,manipulationand co-ordination, e.g. Key Performance Indicator(KPI)reporting, drug reportsetc.
• Provide input into the Trusts Medicines Homecare Group (MHG), supporting the Chair of this group.
• To manage a team of business and administration staff who support the delivery of the above services.
• To provide support to the LeadClinicalPharmacistProcurement, Formulary and Business Information withthe localmanagement of theNorth Eastand North Cumbria (NENC) Formulary.
• To provide Pharmacy technical support and advice on pharmaceutical matters and thosepertaining tomedicines management whenrequired. Medicines management encompasses the selection, procurement, dispensing, delivery, prescribing,administrationand review of medicines to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.It includes all the processes,activitiesand systems inside and outside of pharmacy undertaken by doctors, nurses, porters, GPs, pharmacy staff etc.
• To work as a practising pharmacy technician, undertaking dispensary work and ward based clinical and technical duties whenrequired.
• To support the work of other senior technical staff, undertaking relevant duties as required e.g. providing cover.
Job description
• To manage andsupport the Pharmacy Procurement team with the safe provision of medicines for use in the Trust.
• Provide clinical support to staff and patients engaged in the management of patients within service.
• To manage and develop all Pharmacy computer and IT systems (e.g. Optum, ARX interface andPowergate). To develop and increase the utilisation of information technology and management information to aid decision-making andfacilitateoperational effectiveness.
• To support the management and provision of medicines related homecare services across theTrust
• To support the various business functions of the Pharmacy service through data management,manipulationand co-ordination, e.g. Key Performance Indicator(KPI)reporting, drug reportsetc.
• Provide input into the Trusts Medicines Homecare Group (MHG), supporting the Chair of this group.
• To manage a team of business and administration staff who support the delivery of the above services.
• To provide support to the LeadClinicalPharmacistProcurement, Formulary and Business Information withthe localmanagement of theNorth Eastand North Cumbria (NENC) Formulary.
• To provide Pharmacy technical support and advice on pharmaceutical matters and thosepertaining tomedicines management whenrequired. Medicines management encompasses the selection, procurement, dispensing, delivery, prescribing,administrationand review of medicines to optimise the contribution they make to produce informed and desired outcomes of patient care.It includes all the processes,activitiesand systems inside and outside of pharmacy undertaken by doctors, nurses, porters, GPs, pharmacy staff etc.
• To work as a practising pharmacy technician, undertaking dispensary work and ward based clinical and technical duties whenrequired.
• To support the work of other senior technical staff, undertaking relevant duties as required e.g. providing cover.
Description as published by the employer on NhsJobs.
About this pharmacy technician role in North Shields
This is a pharmacy technician vacancy at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, based in North Shields. The role is listed on NhsJobs and forms part of the wider UK pharmacy jobs market tracked by PharmSee across 11 major chains and NHS sources. If you are researching pharmacy technician roles in North Shields, review the salary benchmark and similar open vacancies below to inform your application.
What does a pharmacy technician earn across the UK?
Based on 116 PharmSee-tracked pharmacy technician salaries across the UK, the median is £34,422 — most roles fall between £32,255 and £39,614. See the full pharmacy technician salary guide →
Pharmacy technician jobs and salary in North Shields
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in North Shields across all major UK chains and NHS sources. North Shields's pharmacy workforce and salary benchmarks are covered in detail in the PharmSee salary guide.
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More roles at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has 3 open pharmacy vacancies tracked by PharmSee. Recent roles:
- Clinical Pharmacist - Primary Care — Ponteland, NE20 9SD · £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.
- Pharmacy Higher Procurement Officer — North Shields, NE29 8NH · £28392.00 to £31157.00 p.a.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for this pharmacy technician role in North Shields?
The advertised salary for this pharmacy technician role at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is £39959.00 to £48117.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacy technician pay in North Shields varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.
Does Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust have other pharmacy roles open in the UK?
Yes — PharmSee currently tracks 3 open pharmacy vacancies from Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust across the UK. Browse all Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust roles on PharmSee to compare locations and salaries.
How many pharmacy jobs are currently open in North Shields?
PharmSee is currently tracking 4 active pharmacy vacancies in North Shields across 11 major UK chains and NHS sources. Browse every open North Shields pharmacy role on PharmSee's jobs search.
How do I apply for this role?
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