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Job summary

Main area
Band 3
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9am-5.30pm Mon-Fri)
Job ref
216-AH-C7031276
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Derriford Hospital - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/03/2025 23:59

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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust logo

Pharmacy Procurement Senior ATO

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a small friendly team which provides procurement support to the entire pharmacy team.

Demonstrable experience working financial, procurement or a pharmacy role would be a distinct advantage for this role and the applicant would need strong mathematical skills due to the financial aspects of the role.Ìý

Applicants would also need to be able to support the goods in function which will some times involves the receipt and storage of cumbersome loads.

For an informal discussion please contact the following:-

Ben Shields - [email protected]

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The Key dimensions of this role will include but are not exclusive to:

Support the Lead Technician and Senior Technician – Pharmacy Procurement with facilitating price changes

Process Pharmacy orders and assist with the receipt of stock

Support the Procurement Manager with the development and progression of eCommerce

Support with stock take activities relating to goods on Pallet store locations

Support in the ordering, receipt and safe storage of all required medicines and clinical devices.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great patient care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to Job description and person specification for details of duties and requirements for this role.

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Person specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good mathematical background for invoicing purposes
  • Sound proven understanding of finance processes.
  • Proficient in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrable experience in a medical or health related environment
  • Previous demonstrable experience in a financial background
  • Previous demonstrable experience of hospital Pharmacy computer systems
  • Sound proven understanding of Good Distribution Practice and WDA(H) legislation

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Mathematics of grade C or above
  • NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Desirable criteria
  • Equivalent to GCSE or above in IT related subject
  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent demonstrable experience

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Mathematical ability
  • Good written communication
  • Able to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to recognise own limitations
  • Ability to reflect on own performance
Desirable criteria
  • Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrable experience in acting as a team leader

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ben Shields
Job title
Senior Technician - Pharmacy Procurement
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 432690
Additional information

Working hours are as follows:

ÌýMon-Fri: 9am-5.30pm

I will endeavour to respond to any emails as soon as I reasonable can.