Pharmacy Procurement Officer

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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 equivalent 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 patients' 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

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

• GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English, and a Science
• Willing to register with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and work toward attaining an NVQ Level 2 certificate in procurement and supply operations or currently hold
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in pharmacy or pharmacy or administrative experience

Experience

• Previous work experience within administration in a healthcare setting
• Previous work experience within Pharmacy
• Ongoing commitment to personal development

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.

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro-rata