Pharmacy Procurement Assistant
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Job summary
Hi I'm Prit, Chief Pharmacy tech in Operations at SWBH Pharmacy.
We are looking for a proactive Procurement Pharmacy Assistant to join our friendly Procurement Team based within our brand new Stores & Distribution hub at Sheldon Block Pharmacy. This position requires a strong sense of attention to detail and ability to concentrate on tasks for extended periods. The role is focused on procurement tasks that contribute towards delivery of our services across 3 of our sites: Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), Sheldon Block Pharmacy & Sandwell Health Campus.
You will be part of the Pharmacy Procurement Team where you will be supported by the Lead Pharmacy Technician in Procurement, Stores & Distribution and also Senior Pharmacy Technicians.
Pharmacy experience of working within a Pharmacy environment is essential to this role.
This role is Band 3 - subject to banding
Main duties of the job
Within this role you will be predominately based at Sheldon Block Pharmacy (located on the City Health Campus) and may be required to work at MMUH on an adhoc basis.
Main duties of this role are:
- Chasing outstanding pharmaceutical orders
- Placing orders for pharmaceuticals adhering to national/regional contracts
- Updating contracts for pharmaceutical products secured by the Commercial Medicines Unit (CMU)/other relevant framework agreements onto the pharmacy computer system & Powergate
- Investigate stock discrepancies within the Department
- Assist in the event of drug recalls to quarantine affected batches and process credits from the suppliers
- Identify supply problems or issues regarding pharmaceutical products and resolve supply issues by purchasing alternate brands/packs where possible.
- Supporting the stores and distribution team when required
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
22 May 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-CO-7817436
Job locations
Sheldon Block Pharmacy, City Health Campus (SWB NHS Trust)
Dudley road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
Sheldon Block Pharmacy, City Health Campus (SWB NHS Trust)
Dudley road
Birmingham
B18 7QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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