Procurement Lead and Responsible Person WDA(H)

Department Pharmacy

Band 7 £49,387 - £56,515 Per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including weekend and BH commitments.

All MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Trust for an experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy team as Procurement Lead and Responsible Person WDA(H).

This senior role is responsible for leading the safe, efficient, and cost-effective procurement and distribution of medicines across the Trust, ensuring full compliance with MHRA guidance and Wholesale Dealer Authorisation requirements.

Working closely with the Pharmacy Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee procurement operations, supplier management, stock control, GDP training, and the maintenance of a robust Quality Management System. You will act as the named responsible Person for the Trust’s WDA(H) licence.

This is a rewarding and high-impact role offering leadership, autonomy, and close collaboration with internal teams, regional procurement networks, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

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To deliver a safe, efficient and cost-effective medicines procurement and

supply service for the Trust, ensuring all activities comply with legal,

regulatory and departmental requirements, including MHRA guidance,

WDA(H) obligations, COSHH, manual handling regulations and internal

SOPs.

• To support the Pharmacy Business Manager and Medicines Value
  
  

Programme Lead with development of cost improvements to the department and trust.

• To ensure the medicines supply service meets the needs of any external
  
  

contracts

• To ensure all relevant licenses are in place and complied with.
• Act as the named Responsible Person for the WDA(H) licence.
  
  

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards – a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards – and the recently approved Women and Children’s Centre, set to open by 2030.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vivian De Vittoris Job title: Associate Director of Pharmacy Email address: Vivian.devittoris@mkuh.nhs.uk

Interested? For further information please contact Vivian De Vittoris, Associate Director of Pharmacy - Operations, Quality & Governance at Vivian.devittoris@mkuh.nhs.uk