Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Skills
Methodical, accurate and pays attention to detail
- Knowledge
Aware of pharmacy purchasing practices
- Experience
Experience working with computers
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Ability to speak Welsh
- Knowledge
Has, or is working toward a relevant qualification in administration, purchasing or pharmacy services
- Experience
Experience working in a similar environment
Job overview
The Centralised Medicines Homecare and Procurement Team is a small team of administrative and professional pharmacy staff based on the Abergele Hospital site. Our main objective is to provide timely access to medicines for patients in North Wales and provide support for clinical teams and service users where needed.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail orientated individual to join our team to support with our growing workload. The ability to problem solve and have excellent communication skills are essential. Training will be provided for the successful applicant.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support with processing invoices, off contract claims and homecare prescriptions, as well as responding to enquiries received from NHS staff and external partners.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will process prescriptions for patients requiring home delivery of their medicines, such as those on immunosuppressive medicines to enable care closer to home and reduce footfall to the acute hospitals.
They will also ensure that invoices are correct prior to passing onto finance for payment and support with the management of off contract claims where needed using existing standard operating procedures and be required to answer or escalate enquiries from external stakeholders or BCUHB staff to support with the management of the centralised medicines homecare and procurement services.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Homecare Team Procurement Officer with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Abergele, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Procurement officer role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: 37.5 hours a week. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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