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Pharmacy Homecare and Purchasing Assistant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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Medical Protection Advertisement

Location
Salary
£24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
11 Aug 2025

Job overview

Are you an experienced pharmacy assistant who is able to perform a wide range of pharmacy services to deliver best possible care for patients?

If you are, we would like to hear from you – the MSE  Pharmacy Homecare and  Procurement Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join their Southend department.

Managed by the Lead homecare and procurement technician, the post holder will undertake all administrative duties associated with homecare and procurement.

Main duties of the job

  • Homecare prescription processing
  • Managing Homecare Mailbox
  • Printing and processing homecare invoices
  • Ensuring timely invoicing of medication orders,
  • Managing off contract claims with suppliers
  • Reviewing outstanding orders and escalating before current stock is exhausted
  • Maintaining relationships with hospitals suppliers from a range of companies
  • Assist and resolve supplier invoice queries.
  • Purchasing experience is desirable but not essential

You should have excellent communication & interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work well in an environment of change and transition.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information regarding detail of expected duties and personal specifications, please read the attached job description document.