Lead Pharmacist - Procurement, Stores and Distribution
| Posting date: | 04 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £76,965.00 to £88,682.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £76965.00 - £88682.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9287-25-1420 |
Summary
Strategic Leadership & Procurement Develop and implement the strategic vision for medicines procurement, stores, and distribution across University Hospitals Liverpool Group (UHLG). Ensure compliance with national frameworks, MHRA regulations, and Trust policies. Lead contract negotiations, monitor supplier performance, and drive cost efficiencies. Oversee medicine supply resilience, including managing shortages, recalls, and alternative sourcing. Operational & Financial Management Manage a multi-million-pound medicines budget, ensuring value for money and financial governance. Optimise stock control systems, reducing waste and ensuring availability of critical medicines. Monitor purchasing trends, contract adherence, and report on financial performance to senior leadership. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance Represent UHLG at regional and national procurement forums, influencing policy and best practice. Collaborate with clinical teams, suppliers, and NHS partners to ensure seamless medicine supply. Lead incident investigations, risk management, and compliance with safety alerts (e.g., MHRA, CQC). Team Leadership & Service Development Line manage the Pharmacy Operations Manager and multidisciplinary procurement teams. Drive workforce planning, training, and professional development for staff. Implement innovation in procurement processes and digital systems (e.g., EPMA integration). Clinical & Quality Assurance Provide specialist clinical pharmacy input to a designated specialty (sessional basis). Ensure safe handling of high-risk/unlicensed medicines and adherence to quality standards. Lead audits, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and distribution. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on leadership to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and patient-focused medicines supply chain.