Non Clinical - Pharmacy Procurement Officer

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Dawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Dawley is seeking an Administration Officer or Procurement Officer to support its pharmacy procurement service. The successful applicant must have NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy or equivalent experience, along with prior healthcare administration experience. The role offers opportunities for personal development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Patient focused service

Supportive and friendly team

Opportunities for personal development

A department open to new ways of working

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience within administration in a healthcare setting, ideally within Pharmacy.
• Computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the efficient and effective running of the pharmacy procurement service.
• Maintain computer systems and databases.
• Raise medicine orders.
• Process invoices.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding medicine and equipment orders.

Skills

Computer skills

Previous healthcare administration experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Administration Officer, Procurement Officer or Pharmacy Support Officer to join our fantastic Procurement team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.

Department/Role Opportunities

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 patient\'s care - if you want to make a difference; NOW is the time to join SaTH Pharmacy.

What SaTH Pharmacy offers

• Patient focused service
• Supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for personal development
• A department open to new ways of working