Pharmacy Procurement Specialist

United Lincolnshire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at Lincoln County Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Purchasing Officer to join United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. You will support ward-based, dispensary and aseptic dispensing services and ensure smooth supply chains across ULHT sites.

Key duties include processing orders using Emis/Ascribe, following up on outstanding orders and communicating supply issues, and making day-to-day purchasing decisions with contract pricing and lead times in mind.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to undertake.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy purchasing or procurement.
• Accurate, methodical, and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process orders for pharmaceuticals, medical gases and sundries.
• Follow up outstanding orders and communicate supply problems.
• Make day-to-day decisions on drug purchasing considering contracts and lead times.

Skills

Pharmacy purchasing

Order processing

Supply chain coordination

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Emis

Ascribe

Job description

The Pharmacy Department at Lincoln County Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Purchasing Officer to join United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. You will support ward-based, dispensary and aseptic dispensing services and ensure smooth supply chains across ULHT sites.

Key duties include processing orders using Emis/Ascribe, following up on outstanding orders and communicating supply issues, and making day-to-day purchasing decisions with contract pricing and lead times in mind.