Pharmacy Purchasing Officer | Flexible Hours + NHS Benefits

United Lincolnshire Hospitals

Lincoln

Hybrid

GBP 26,000 - 27,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS Pension

On-site parking

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust invites applications for a Pharmacy Purchasing Officer at Lincoln County Hospital. The role is AfC Band 3, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri), offering a valuable position in NHS procurement within a large Trust.

Key duties include processing orders with Emis (Ascribe), managing purchasing decisions, and ensuring timely supply. The post requires NVQ3 in relevant field, GCSEs, and CIPS qualification; training for NVQ and potential weekend rotation may

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent.
Minimum 4 GCSEs or equivalent incl. English and Maths.
Certificate In Procurement and Supply (CIPS).
Computer/IT certificate (ECDL).

Responsibilities

Process orders for pharmaceuticals, medical gases and sundries using Emis (Ascribe).
Follow up outstanding orders and communicate supply problems to Pharmacy staff.
Make day-to-day decisions on drug purchasing considering contract pricing and lead times.
Prioritise workload and assist with day-to-day procurement support tasks.