Pharmacy Purchasing Officer

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you an administrative wiz, proficient with computers, and great with people? Our Pharmacy Purchasing officer role might just be for you!

We are seeking an expert in administration with a knack for purchasing and a love for human interaction. We invite you to join our team in the dynamic role of a Pharmacy Purchasing Officer. If you have a passion for connecting the dots within our Pharmacy team, then this opportunity might just be the perfect fit for you.

You will be an integral part of our team at Hammersmith Hospital by ordering in the essential medications that keep our patients safe and well. You will be engaging in various activities from order placement to invoice receipting, including for our homecare patients. The role offers daily interaction with internal teams as well as external clients, including wholesalers and pharmaceutical companies. A real chance to display your fabulous people skills!

So if you are computer savvy, well-organised, and thrive in roles requiring exceptional attention to detail. You love dealing with people and can handle customer service with a smile. You have an aptitude for procurement and are always aiming for the best. Then get in touch - we would love to have you join our buzzing team.

Main duties of the job

  • Delivering top-notch drug procurement service for Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Ensuring efficient and cost-effective drug procurement processes
  • Managing invoice processing with accuracy and adherence to Trust Financial Standing Instructions/Orders
  • Staying informed and providing vital information on drug availability
  • Offering specialist homecare services with an ordering and invoicing service

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1173

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • General Secondary School education including GCSE, CSE or equivalent in English language and maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy or cu

Desirable

  • Experience in hospital Pharmacy Purchasing

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Good communication skills
  • Numerate
  • Good Microsoft Office skills
Person Specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential

  • General Secondary School education including GCSE, CSE or equivalent in English language and maths

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in hospital pharmacy or cu

Desirable

  • Experience in hospital Pharmacy Purchasing

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential

  • Good ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Good communication skills
  • Numerate
  • Good Microsoft Office skills

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician

Karen Dore

Karen.Dore@Nhs.Net

Date posted

13 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-1173

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS


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