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We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Pharmacy team at Great Western Hospital as a Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution Supervisor, offering the opportunity to develop leadership skills while contributing to a high-impact, patient-focused medicines supply service. This role is open to applicants from either a Pharmacy or Procurement background.
Job Responsibility:
Support the effective procurement, stock control, storage and distribution of medicines to ensure continuity of supply and patient safety across the Trust
Manage ordering activity, supplier relationships and medicine shortages, ensuring adherence to contracts, governance requirements and value-for-money principles
Provide day-to-day supervision and operational leadership for Pharmacy Procurement, Stores and Distribution staff
Support compliance with Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP) and WDA requirements, including preparation for internal and external audits and delivery of staff training
Contribute to the development, review and implementation of procurement and distribution procedures that improve efficiency, quality and resilience
Work collaboratively with pharmacy, clinical and non-clinical colleagues to support medicines optimisation, dispensary services and patient care when required
Requirements:
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or working towards registration
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CIPS Level 4 Diploma or above (or demonstrable progress towards)
Evidence of ongoing professional development in procurement or supply chain management
Willingness to undertake training in Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01)
Willingness to undertake training required to support Wholesaler Distribution Authorisation (WDA) responsibilities, including acting as an accredited trained person
Experience working in a hospital or healthcare pharmacy setting, including stores, procurement, or distribution functions
Experience in procurement, contract management, or supply chain roles, preferably within the NHS or public sector, including value-for-money decision-making
Experience in a regulated healthcare or pharmaceutical supply environment, such as hospital pharmacy, medicines supply chain, or healthcare procurement
Experience managing ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships to ensure continuity of supply
Experience working to standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and audit requirements
Experience using IT systems for ordering and stock management
Nice to have:
Accredited final accuracy checker qualification or willing to work towards
Practice Supervisor Training or willingness to undertake
Formal leadership or management qualification
Training in NHS procurement frameworks or public-sector purchasing regulations
Knowledge and clear understanding of Good Distribution Practice (EU GDP 2013/C 343/01), and other relevant regulations, guidance and quality standards
Experience working with medicine shortages and sourcing alternatives
Experience supervising and coordinating staff and operational workloads in high-pressure environments, including directing activities, organising resources, and monitoring performance
Line management experience, including appraisal and absence management