Job summary
We are looking for an Administration Officer, Procurement Officer or Pharmacy Support Officer to join our fantastic Procurement team.
This is a fast-paced exciting environment that is essential to patient care. The successful applicant will possess an NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy (or equivalent experience). You must have previous experience within administration in a healthcare setting, ideally within Pharmacy. Computer skills are essential.
Main duties of the job
* To support the efficient and effective running of the pharmacy procurement service
* Maintenance of computer systems and databases
* Raising medicine orders
* Processing of invoices
* Liaising with medicine and equipment suppliers regarding medicine and equipment orders
About us
Due to investment and the development of new roles, there are several new opportunities available within our department. The Trust has successfully secured £312 million from HM Treasury to fully develop the facilities and services within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).
The introduction of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) as part of the NHS Long Term Plan has led to the recent formation of the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care System (STWICS). This is an exciting time that will lead to much improvement for our patient's care - if you want to make a difference; NOW is the time to join SaTH Pharmacy.
What can SaTH Pharmacy offer you?
* Patient focused service
* Supportive and friendly team
* Opportunities for personal development
* A department open to new ways of working
Date posted: 08 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum/pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 223-PPO-841-A
Job description Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Attainment Essential
* GCSE's or equivalent in Maths, English and a Science
* Willing to register with the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and work toward attaining an NVQ level 2 certificate in procurement and supply operations or currently hold
Desirable
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent in pharmacy or pharmacy or administrative experience
Experience Essential
* Previous work experience within administration in a healthcare setting
Desirable
* Previous work experience within Pharmacy
Special Aptitudes Essential
* Good communication written skills
* Ongoing commitment to personal development
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.
Employer details
Employer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/
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