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Essential
36 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to do Late Duty, Weekend Duties + Bank Holidays according to a rota
- Other
Awareness of Equal Opportunities
- Other
Good Attendance Record, Good Time Keeping
- Other
Ability to support with the receipt and checking of deliveries
- Qualifications
5 GCSE passes Grade C (4) and above including Mathematics, English and a Science
- Qualifications
BTEC /NVQ L2 Certificate in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Support Staff (or equivalent)
- Work experience
Ability to navigating around online platforms
- Work experience
Processing payments using digital sytems
- Work experience
Investigating stock or accounting discrepancies
- Work experience
Processing orders using digital platforms
- Personal Qualities
Ability to work autonomously with minimum required supervision
- Personal Qualities
Demonstrates patience, empathy and calm nature in a busy environment
- Personal Qualities
Demonstrates reliability and good time keeping
- Personal Qualities
A positive can-do attitude and a positive attitude to change
- Personal Qualities
Able to cope with moderate physical exertion and heavy lifting of pharmaceutical supplies
- Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of working in a pharmacy department
- Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of procurement and relevant medicines legislation
- Skills and Abilities
Clear understanding of procurement processes
- Skills and Abilities
Excellent computer literacy of Microsoft office suite
- Skills and Abilities
Good command of both written and spoken English Language
- Skills and Abilities
Clear and concise telephone manner
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to investigate and resolve ordering and payment queries
- Skills and Abilities
Good organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills
- Skills and Abilities
Good team working and interpersonal skills.
- Skills and Abilities
Able to make critical decisions in the absence of the Procurement and Stores Manager.
- Skills and Abilities
Logical problem-solving skills
- Skills and Abilities
Hardworking and reliable
- Skills and Abilities
Flexible, enthusiastic approach
- Skills and Abilities
Able to deal with frequent interruptions, stressful situations, or changing priorities whilst completing planned workload.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to work accurately under pressure and able to meet multiple deadlines whilst dealing with stressful situations.
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of the principles of efficient stock control e.g. stock rotation, expiry dates, minimum stock-levels and re-order levels
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness of the need for patient confidentiality
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in an environment requiring working with attention to detail and to pre-determined deadlines
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of using Microsoft office excel, work, outlook
- Knowledge and Experience
Use of a Pharmacy Stock Control System and medicine/medical terminology
- Knowledge and Experience
General procurement principles (e.g. contracts)
Desirable
15 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
CIPS level 3
- Qualifications
ACCT level 2
- Qualifications
Formal IM&T qualification (e.g. ECDL) or equivalent experience
- Work experience
Competently using pharmacy stock control or procurement computer system
- Work experience
Reconciling statements
- Work experience
Dispensing using a pharmacy stock control system
- Personal Qualities
Able to confidently communicate with senior members of staff regarding the need to follow due processes
- Personal Qualities
Assertive and quick to respond to urgent issues
- Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of working in a hospital
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in a large multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in a hospital environment or a community pharmacy
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience working as a pharmacy assistant
- Knowledge and Experience
Awareness of the dangers associated with handling potentially hazardous products such as flammable liquids and cytotoxics
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience with CMM (JAC) pharmacy stock control system
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of EDI systems
Job overview
We are seeking applicants to join our fantastic Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare team. Applicants should have excellent Microsoft office skills, experience in a finance or accounting role with AAT/CIMA/CIPS qualification or NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services. Training can be provided for those who are able to undertake the relevant units of the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Accuracy, excellent written and verbal communication skills are key to undertaking the role. Applicants will need to use their initiative in resolving problems and be prepared to change priorities to ensure patients receive the right medications in a timely manner. We are small but supportive team and looking for someone who enjoys routine but works well as a team meet changing priorities. Job shares and those seeking flexible working arrangements are also welcome.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Processing orders on the pharmacy stock control system and transmitting them to suppliers via edi or email
- Process invoices for payment and resolve any discrepancies.
- Maintain up to date and accurate computer files.
- Liaise with suppliers and other hospitals to obtain urgent medication.
- Plan and organise own workload to meet routine and unexpected deadlines including identification of alternative suppliers to resolve supply problems.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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You will be a vital part of the procurement and homecare team to support clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in procuring medicines and identifying alternatives for items that are on shortage.
You will need to liaise with suppliers and become familiar with using a variety of online catalogues.
An accurate eye for detail in checking prices and investigating invoicing discrepancies is needed. We are working towards e-invoicing, which will place more emphasis in resolving pricing differences.
A calm and methodical approach is essential to cope with multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
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This advert is for Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare - Senior Assistant Technical Officer with Whittington Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Officer (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £31,944 - £34,937 Per Annum Including HCAs. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (Band 4 - Annex 21 Framework). The application deadline is 16 Nov 2025.
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