Pharmacy Purchasing Officer - Band 3

Job overview

• Pharmacy Purchasing Officer Pharmacy Lincoln County Hospital AfC Band 3 - £22,816 to £24,336 per annum pro rata 37.5 hours per week  8:45am - 17:15pm - 7.5 hour working days. Available pro rata. Future requirements may involve flexible working hours with future 7 day working pattern as per ULHT requirements. Contract Type - Permanant
• Pharmacy Purchasing Officer Pharmacy Lincoln County Hospital AfC Band 3 - £22,816 to £24,336 per annum pro rata 37.5 hours per week  8:45am - 17:15pm - 7.5 hour working days. Available pro rata. Future requirements may involve flexible working hours with future 7 day working pattern as per ULHT requirements. Contract Type - Permanant
• Pharmacy Purchasing Officer
• Pharmacy
• Lincoln County Hospital
• AfC Band 3 - £22,816 to £24,336 per annum pro rata
• 37.5 hours per week
• 8:45am - 17:15pm - 7.5 hour working days. Available pro rata. Future requirements may involve flexible working hours with future 7 day working pattern as per ULHT requirements.
• Contract Type - Permanant

Process orders for all pharmaceuticals, medical gases and sundries for ULHT sites using Emis (Ascribe) computer system and associated manual systems.

Follow up outstanding orders, order alternative generic products and communicate supply problems to Pharmacy staff.

Make day to day decisions on drug purchasing issues taking into account contract pricing, supplier lead times, out of stock situations and degree of urgency required.

Prioritise own workload and assist with the day to day work of Procurement support clerks.

It is anticipated that we will receive a high number of applicants for this post. Therefore we advise applicants to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised closing date, if deemed appropriate.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for the post of Pharmacy Purchasing Officer, to work in the Pharmacy Dept. at Lincoln County Hospital.

The Pharmacy Department at Lincoln County Hospital provides ward based, dispensary, and aseptic dispensing services to a range of general and specialist areas including Admissions Unit, General Medical and Surgical, Haematology and Oncology and Critical Care wards. We have a well integrated team of Clinical Pharmacists, technicians and support workers and there is a supportive Pharmacy Education and Training team.

Process orders for all pharmaceuticals, medical gases and sundries for ULHT sites using Ascribe computer system and associated manual systems.

Follow up outstanding orders, order alternative generic products and communicate supply problems to Pharmacy staff.

Make day to day decisions on drug purchasing issues taking into account contract pricing, supplier lead times, out of stock situations and degree of urgency required.

The ability to work accurately is essential. This post includes some lifting and handling requirements. Job training will be provided along with Trust and department induction. Successful applicant will be required to hold or be willing to undertake an NVQ level 2 training course in Pharmacy Services. The department is moving towards providing services over 7 days so the successful applicant may be required to participate in a rota covering Saturdays and Sundays.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you!!!