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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Assistant (Procurement)

The closing date is 07 September 2025

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our pharmacy procurement team responsible for the purchasing of medicines for the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The procurement team mange the ordering of over £20 million worth of medicines each year, so we are looking for someone with the right skills and attention to detail. We are looking for an excellent team player who is hardworking and enthusiastic to participate in and support the provision of our services.

Main duties of the job

A good general understanding of IT systems is essential as the majority of our ordering systems are electronic. You will also be expected to be able to update excel spreadsheets and competently interact with other Microsoft applications.

You will be involved in the day to day ordering of medicines, liaising with wholesalers and suppliers to ensure medicines are available for clinical teams.

Processing invoices and chasing out of stock medicines as also a key component to the role.

About us

Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:

  • Show COMPASSION- treating everyone with kindness - welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
  • AMBITION- Aspiring to be the best - reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people's health and wellbeing
  • RESPECT- Valuing and appreciating everyone - listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
  • ENCOURAGEMENT- Opportunities for all - supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-7419994

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas

These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job.

To undertake the placing of routine and ad-hoc pharmacy orders, in accordance with the defined daily routine.

To undertake invoice processing, in accordance with agreed timescales, ensuring that deviations from predicted purchase price are investigated.

To pursue overdue orders, including liaison with manufacturers and suppliers under the direction of the Pharmacy Procurement manager.

To assist in maintaining records of medicines shortages.

To participate in planned and ad hoc stock taking activity in the pharmacy store.

To deal with enquiries and requests from wards and departments liaising with the Pharmacy Procurement Office Manager and Principal Technician as required

To assist and advise members of pharmacy staff on matters relating to medicines procurement / availability.

To assist with general clerical duties, including post, filing, answering the telephone, photocopying, and document management.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas

These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job.

To undertake the placing of routine and ad-hoc pharmacy orders, in accordance with the defined daily routine.

To undertake invoice processing, in accordance with agreed timescales, ensuring that deviations from predicted purchase price are investigated.

To pursue overdue orders, including liaison with manufacturers and suppliers under the direction of the Pharmacy Procurement manager.

To assist in maintaining records of medicines shortages.

To participate in planned and ad hoc stock taking activity in the pharmacy store.

To deal with enquiries and requests from wards and departments liaising with the Pharmacy Procurement Office Manager and Principal Technician as required

To assist and advise members of pharmacy staff on matters relating to medicines procurement / availability.

To assist with general clerical duties, including post, filing, answering the telephone, photocopying, and document management.

Person Specification

A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Essential

  • A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Previous experience in a hospital environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a hospital environment
  • Previous experience in a procurement role
Person Specification

A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Essential

  • A-C /or Grade 4-9 in English and Maths

Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Level 2 NVQ Pharmacy (or equivalent)

Previous experience in a hospital environment

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a hospital environment
  • Previous experience in a procurement role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


Employer's website

https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Pharmacy Technician

Elliot Meadows

elliot.meadows2@nhs.net

01246512936

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-DCSC-7419994

Job locations

Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Calow

Chesterfield

S44 5BL


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