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At the Singleton Hospital, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality care to our local communities and need committed and skilled people to help achieve this.
We have an exciting new career opportunity and are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join the staff within Singleton Pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Procurement Officer.
This post provides the post holder with the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and experience in the day-to-day delivery of a pharmacy procurement service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the safe, efficient and effective daily delivery of procurement and distribution services by maximising resources within budgetary controls adhering to all Health Board and departmental policies and procedures and in addition to nationally agreed standards.
The post holder will be:
* Responsible for providing education and training in line with current standards issued by the governing body for NVQ Level 2 and 3.
* Responsible for maintenance and review of departmental standing operating procedures relevant to the areas of responsibility and to suggest changes to other relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
* Responsible for the procurement of all medicines, including unlicensed medicines, ensuring the appropriate governance process is followed.
* Manage the daily procurement within the framework and direction set by the Senior Technician and the Pharmacy Manager/Senior Pharmacist.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
Job responsibilities
For further details of the role please review the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Diploma level qualification or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience.
* 5 GCSE A to C grade or equivalent RSA Typing Stage III or equivalent.
* Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
* Knowledge of contract law acquired through study or experience.
* Understanding of health and safety regulations.
* Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Qualification.
* Knowledge of EU Procurement & Legislation.
* Knowledge of the JAC pharmacy system.
Experience
* Previous experience of working in the NHS or other public sector organisation.
* Experience of working with procurement systems.
* Experience of stock control.
* Ability to demonstrate a wider understanding of the working of the NHS, particularly pharmacy and prescribing processes.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Ability to develop and maintain systems and quality standards.
* Ability to communicate effectively using a variety of media with a wide range of staff from a range of disciplines, internal and external to the NHS.
* Effective negotiation and influencing skills.
* Articulate and assertive decision-making skills.
* Advance IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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