Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Medicine Procurement & Invoice Processing

Job summary

Applications for this vacancy are restricted to current Trust employees only

We are seeking candidates with an interest in invoicing and ordering who have drive, initiative, enthusiasm and good communication skills to join our friendly and forward-thinking Pharmacy team at Sunderland Royal Hospital

The posts involve working alongside our invoicing assistant, procurement officer and senior technicians to provide excellent financial and stock management to help the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.

Main duties of the job

An ability to work both in a team and independently is essential and it is vital that applicants understand the needs of patients and other staff members. Candidates must have effective time management skills, an ability to work within time constraints and be flexible to changing work routines.

The postholder will be processing orders and invoices for multiple sites in the trust and the Choice outpatient service. They will also support the medicines shortage process in the team ensuring the impact of any medicines shortage is minimised.

Previous experience of working in a hospital or community Pharmacy would also be desirable but it is not essential.

Flexible working arrangements would be considered, for informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Deirdre Thomas on 0191 5699048

Job responsibilities

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.