The key responsibilities of this role include supporting the operation, maintenance and enhancement of pharmacy computer systems, particularly JAC and Medecator to ensure data accuracy and efficient stock management. Duties involve downloading electronic invoices from Medecator, uploading them to JAC, configuring PCs, laptops, printers and installing JAC software. The role also includes monitoring and resolving data discrepancies, overseeing drug procurement and contract management, providing training and support to pharmacy and finance staff. The post-holder is expected to troubleshoot system issues independently, ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards and liaise with NHS Lanarkshire staff, external suppliers, and national health services Scotland (NHSS). These efforts contribute to maintaining effective stock control and financial operations across three hospitals.
The post holder will also be expected to:
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
Practical knowledge of office systems gained through SVQ111 or equivalent.
Experience of working in an office procurement environment.
Understanding of Standing Financial Instructions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Practical knowledge of office systems gained through SVQIII or equivalent.
Experience and understanding of Pharmaceutical terminology.
Ability to work under pressure.
Able to plan, prioritise and organise workload.
Demonstrate customer awareness / focus.
To participate in public holiday working.
To be flexible and willing to contribute to general working of Pharmacy Dept.
Fixed Term or Secondment for six months.
Full time.
37 hours.
Please note this is a fixed term post for six months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a Secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a Secondment before applying for the post.
This role will be based in Pharmacy, University Hospital Hairmyres.
The working pattern for this role is Mon-Fri; 9:00-5:00.
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Wayne Brockie, Chief Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy e-Procurement and Stock Control Systems on Wayne.Brockie@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on david.murray3@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
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From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Lanarkshire will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Lanarkshire is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.