Homecare Procurement Officer

NHS; Worksop; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Worksop is seeking a Homecare Team Member to manage procurement processes and support client needs. Applicants should hold at least 5 GCSEs including Maths and English. Experience in pharmacy is beneficial but not essential. The Trust offers competitive benefits, a permanent contract, and supports flexible working.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Must hold minimum 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office required.
• Experience in a pharmacy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work under own initiative following procedures.
• Manage homecare procurement processes.
• Generate purchase orders and process invoices.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ability to work as a team

Initiative

Education

5 GCSEs (grade C or above) including Maths and English Language

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Department at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and versatile person to join our Homecare Team based at Bassetlaw Hospital.

Pharmacy experience is not essential, although an understanding of how a Pharmacy works would be beneficial, as would previous clerking experience.

The successful applicant must hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above including English Language and Maths (certificates must be provided at interview), have a good understanding of Microsoft Office and be an effective communicator. They must also have good problem solving skills and have great attention to detail in all aspects of work but especially in mathematical and data matching areas.

Applications are welcome from candidates with non-UK qualifications but a Statement of Comparability must be presented at interview. Please note, this post does not support sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to:-

• Work under your own initiative following written procedures
• Work accurately and efficiently under pressure with good time management skills
• Respond to client needs and deadlines
• Manage the homecare procurement processes
• Generate homecare purchase orders according to Trust SFIs and ensure all invoices are reconciled and processed correctly and on time
• Work with homecare providers to streamline processes and prevent errors and reworking

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. We also support flexible working and will consider arrangements that suit the service and you. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: an extensive range of learning opportunities; NHS Pension Scheme; generous holiday entitlement; comprehensive health and wellbeing support; NHS Car Lease schemes and salary sacrifice; discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 272-7425894

Job locations: Bassetlaw District Hospital; Kilton Hill; Worksop; S81 0BD

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. If your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information, please check UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. From 9 April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience Essentials: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

Desirable: Hospital or Community Pharmacy experience; Experience of ordering/invoicing processes/administrative systems; Experience of in the use of databases

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essentials: Good verbal communication, maintain confidentiality, good problem solving, tact and diplomacy, ability to work as a team, methodical, accurate and fast, ability to develop and maintain efficient office systems, initiative, ability to work independently, flexible working and good attendance

Qualifications & Training

Essentials: 5 GCSE (grade C or above) including Maths and English Language (or equivalent); ability to work at NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Desirable: ILM Level 2; A recognised IT qualification such as ECDL or CLAIT

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Bassetlaw District Hospital

Kilton Hill

Worksop

S81 0BD

Website: https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/