Pharmacy Procurement Clerk

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Procurement Clerk to oversee day-to-day operations in the Pharmacy Procurement Office at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic team to ensure the availability and management of medicines with a focus on efficiency and best value. Strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively in English are essential, alongside teamwork capabilities. Join us to contribute to a critical healthcare service.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Relocation policy for eligible candidates

Parking available at Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy procurement or related field is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to assist and support senior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Procurement Office.
• Assist the Deputy Medicines Procurement Lead and other senior clerks as needed.
• Work as part of a team covering various office duties.

Skills

Ability to converse in spoken English

Teamwork

Job description

A new, exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pharmacy Procurement team based at the Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital for a Senior Pharmacy Procurement Clerk. You will be part of a small, dynamic pharmacy team responsible for the purchasing and supply of medicines for East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust with an annual medicines spend of around £80 million. The pharmacy procurement team helps ensure the right medicines are available for patients at the right time and right place and strives to ensure best value is achieved for the Trust whilst maintaining a safe and efficient supply.

Responsibilities

• To maintain the day to day running of the Pharmacy Procurement Office, including the purchasing and supply of pharmaceuticals to provide an efficient service to pharmacy staff and patients.
• To cover for and/or assist and support the Deputy Medicines Procurement Lead and other Senior Pharmacy Procurement Clerks as required, appropriate to grade.
• The Post holder will be expected to work as part of a team that covers a range of activities associated with stores, purchasing and office duties. Training will be provided.

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We have a relocation policy for eligible candidates, parking available at Trust sites but we encourage other options, like car sharing or public transport.

The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust's People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.

The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.

Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.

Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.

We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.

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We'll close this job advert once we've received sufficient applications, which may be before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible. We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450 who are happy to help.

Staff and patients from across East Kent Hospitals are the feature of the biggest NHS recruitment drive in its 70 year history. Filmed in William Harvey and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother hospitals, the “We are the NHS” campaign highlights the extraordinary work that staff across EKHUFT do every single day. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a population of over one million people, EKHUFT was perfectly placed to demonstrate the care, cutting‑edge treatments, research, innovations and life‑saving operations that the campaign needed.

There are lots of great opportunities at East Kent Hospitals, where staff are caring and put patients first, innovation flourishes and you can develop your career. We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us. To find out more about east Kent visit our website at [URL]. The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of the Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Our vision is “great healthcare from great people”. Everything we do is guided by our values: “People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference”. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called “We care”. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.