Pharmacy Purchasing Officer - Band 3
Job summary
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- Pharmacy Purchasing Officer
- Pharmacy
- Lincoln County Hospital
- AfC Band 3 - £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata
- 37.5 hours per week part time / full time
- 8:45am - 17:15pm - 7.5 hour working days on Mon & Tue required. Future requirements may involve flexible working hours with future 7 day working pattern as per ULHT requirements.
- Contract Type - Permanent
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Process orders for all pharmaceuticals, medical gases and sundries for ULHT sites using Emis (Ascribe) computer system and associated manual systems.
Follow up outstanding orders, order alternative generic products and communicate supply problems to Pharmacy staff.
Make day to day decisions on drug purchasing issues taking into account contract pricing, supplier lead times, out of stock situations and degree of urgency required.
Prioritise own workload and assist withthe day to day work of Procurement support clerks.
It is anticipated that we will receive a high number of applicants for this post. Therefore we advise applicants to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, if deemed appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the post of Pharmacy Purchasing Officer, to work in the Pharmacy Dept. at Lincoln County Hospital.
The Pharmacy Department at Lincoln County Hospital provides ward based, dispensary, and aseptic dispensing services to a range of general and specialist areas including Admissions Unit, General Medical and Surgical, Haematology and Oncology and Critical Care wards. We have a well integrated team of Clinical Pharmacists, technicians and support workers and there is a supportive Pharmacy Education and Training team.
Process orders for all pharmaceuticals, medical gases and sundries for ULHT sites using Ascribe computer system and associated manual systems.
Follow up outstanding orders, order alternative generic products and communicate supply problems to Pharmacy staff.
Make day to day decisions on drug purchasing issues taking into account contract pricing, supplier lead times, out of stock situations and degree of urgency required.
The ability to work accurately is essential. This post includes some lifting and handling requirements. Job training will be provided along with Trust and department induction. Successful applicant will be required to hold or be willing to undertake an NVQ level 2 training course in Pharmacy Services. The department is moving towards providing services over 7 days so the successful applicant may be required to participate in a rota covering Saturdays and Sundays.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent, or by demonstration of experience, knowledge and skills at this level relevant to these qualifications
- oMinimum 4 GCSE's or equivalent at grade A-C, including English and Maths
- Certificate In Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
- Computer/IT certificate (ECDL)
Previous Experience
- Experience of Financial systems and processes
- Experience of processing financial transactions, such as invoices and orders
- Good level of knowledge and experience of IT software, in particular strong Excel spreadsheet knowledge
- Evidence of purchasing and the processes involved
- Experience in a high volume, fast-moving business environment
Communication and Relationship skills
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work both proactively using own initiative and as an effective and flexible member of a team
- Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external, financial and non financial staff
Analytical and judgement skills
- Numerate and able to analyse and present data and take appropriate actions
- Able to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Readiness to try new things
- Ability to seek appropriate assistance from colleagues
Planning and organisational skills
- Good organisational skills; able to prioritise and deliver accurate results to deadlines under pressure
Physical skills
- Able to achieve both speed and high levels of accuracy when undertaking financial data tasks, whilst experiencing
- Able to use a keyboard and VDU for a large part of a day
other requirements specific to role
- Conscientious, reliable, self-motivated, mature outlook, results orientated
- Adaptable and flexible
- Commitment to continuous improvement of customer focused services
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred Safety Compassion Respect and Excellence
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Lincoln County Hospital
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 5QY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/