Lead Pharmacy Support Worker Procurement, Distribution & Stores

The post holder is responsible for coordinating the safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement, storage and distribution of medicines and medical devices across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust. Working under the supervision of senior pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, they will support the delivery of high-quality patient care by ensuring medicines are available when and where required. The role includes operational management of pharmacy support staff, workforce planning, performance monitoring, training and service development activities. The post holder will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and departmental standards, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, investigations and audits, and support the continuous development of pharmacy services to maintain safe, effective and patient-centred care., The post holder will coordinate the safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement, storage and distribution of medicines and medical devices across Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, ensuring patients and clinical areas have timely access to medicines. They will use pharmacy computer systems to support purchasing, stock control and distribution activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy and patient safety. The role includes supervising pharmacy support staff, allocating workloads, producing rotas, managing sickness and annual leave, supporting recruitment and training, and contributing to delivery of departmental KPIs. The post holder will prioritise workloads, resolve medicine supply issues, communicate shortages to stakeholders and escalate concerns as required. They will ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and departmental requirements, contribute to audits, incident investigations, SOP reviews and quality improvement initiatives, and support the ongoing development of safe, effective and patient-centred pharmacy services.

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk) What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.