Senior Pharmacy Procurement and Assurance Administration Officer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry
Senior Pharmacy Procurement and Assurance Administration Officer
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 18 Dec | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 632ddd0c121e49828f58e30ec95ac11c
Full Job Description
- To support the Pharmacy Procurement and Governance and Safety Teams to maintain the supply chain of medicines by identifying and communicating medicines shortages to the relevant Senior Pharmacists.
- Obtain and provide information regarding medicines usage for the trust where a supply issue or medicines shortage has been identified.
- Work with collaboratively to identify potential alternatives to medicines shortages and support communication regarding the alternatives as requested by the appropriate senior Pharmacist., 1. Using all available sources available - proactively identify current or anticipated medicines shortages 2. Utilise the Pharmacy Computer System to identify any outstanding orders identifying why each item on the order is outstanding 3. Resolve goods receipt queries that have led to an order remaining outstanding on the pharmacy System 4. Liaise with suppliers and wholesalers to obtain information on the availability of medicines 5. Record information relating to medicines shortages on the relevant databases 6. Communicate any medicines shortages to the relevant Senior Pharmacists and wider pharmacy team 7. Investigate the availability of licensed or unlicensed alternatives during stock shortages and provide this information to the relevant senior pharmacist allowing them to make a decision with regards to their suitability for purchase, to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed