Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Our Procurement Supervisor will manage the day-to-day procurement and supply services for SDH Developments Ltd Outpatient Pharmacy. This post has an influence on expenditure and stockholding of medicines worth approximately £700,000.
Main Duties of the Job
* Undertake efficient and cost-effective processing of orders and other documentation relating to the ordering and receipt of pharmaceutical and pharmacy supplied items according to current NHS CMU contracts and other negotiated agreements.
* Oversee efficient ordering and stock control of all stationery, uniforms and other consumables.
* Ensure prompt receipt and unpacking of goods received, processing of appropriate documentation, and accurate recording of all necessary details to ensure continuity of supply.
* Ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices arising from the purchase of pharmaceuticals and other pharmacy related goods. Investigate errors and differences in pricing promptly and effectively, advising the Operations Manager of any substantial price differences or unresolved problems.
* Provide support to the Pharmacy Operations Manager in the management of the pharmacy EDS computer system and in the development of the software, including modification of files, implementation of enhancements and basic maintenance of back-up systems and hardware e.g. printers.
* Support the use and further develop ordering via EDI e.g. by creating trader partners and inputting EAN codes.
* Manage effective systems for the introduction of new drugs and for reducing the range and level of non-formulary items held in stock. Keep the EDS system up-to-date with changes.
Person Specification
* Good general standard of education (at least a C in Maths and English).
* Pharmacy experience.
* Purchasing experience.
Experience
* Hospital Pharmacy Experience.
* Experience of computerised stock-control ordering systems.
* Experience and understanding of dealing with commercial in confidence information.
Qualifications
* Good general standard of education to GCSE level including at least a grade C in Maths and English.
* Able to complete a BTEC Level 2 certificate in the principles and practice for pharmacy support staff or equivalent.
* Knowledge of procedures to NVQ 3 or equivalent, relevant certification or equivalent experience, skills and knowledge.
* Advanced ECDL or equivalent qualification.
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.
Address
Pharmacy level 2
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