Pharmacy Procurement Officer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an Administration Officer, Procurement Officer or Pharmacy Support Officer to join our fantastic Procurement team.

This is a fast paced exciting environment that is essential to patient care.The successful applicant will possess an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy (or equiavlent experience). You must have previous experience within administration in a healthcare setting, ideally within Pharmacy. Computer skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

To support the efficient and effective running of the pharmacy procurement service

Maintenance of computer systems and databases
Raising medicine orders
Processing of invoices
Liaising with medicine and equipment suppliers regarding medicine and equipment orders

About us

Due to investment and the development of new roles, there are several new opportunities available within our department. The Trust has successfully secured £312 million from HM Treasury to fully develop the facilities and services within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).

The introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) as part of the NHS Long Term Plan has led to the recent formation of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (STWICS). This is an exciting time that will lead to much improvement for our patient's care - if you want to make a difference; NOW is the time to join SaTH Pharmacy.

What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?

Patient focused service
Supportive and friendly team
Opportunities for personal development
A department open to new ways of working

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

223-PPO-841

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Attainment

Essential

GCSE's or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science
Willing to register the the chartered instituite of procurement and supply (CIPS) and work toward attaining an NVQ level 2 certificate in procurement and supply operations or currently hold

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in pharmacy or pharmacy or administrative experience

Experience

Essential

Previous work experience within administration in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Previous work experience within Pharmacy

Special Aptitudes

Essential

Good communication written skills
Ongoing commitment to personal developement

Person Specification

Attainment

Essential

GCSE's or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science
Willing to register the the chartered instituite of procurement and supply (CIPS) and work toward attaining an NVQ level 2 certificate in procurement and supply operations or currently hold

Desirable

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in pharmacy or pharmacy or administrative experience

Experience

Essential

Previous work experience within administration in a healthcare setting

Desirable

Previous work experience within Pharmacy

Special Aptitudes

Essential

Good communication written skills
Ongoing commitment to personal developement

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.