An opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our pharmacy procurement team responsible for the purchasing of medicines for the Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The procurement team mange the ordering of over £20 million worth of medicines each year, so we are looking for someone with the right skills and attention to detail. We are looking for an excellent team player who is hardworking and enthusiastic to participate in and support the provision of our services.
This is a fixed term post however the opportunity to gain experience in this interesting area would be invaluable for CVs or future opportunities within the department.
A good general understanding of IT systems is essential as the majority of our ordering systems are electronic. You will also be expected to be able to update excel spreadsheets and competently interact with other Microsoft applications.
You will be involved in the day to day ordering of medicines, liaising with wholesalers and suppliers to ensure medicines are available for clinical teams.
Processing invoices and chasing out of stock medicines as also a key component to the role.
Our Vision is to be a first-class provider of sustainable healthcare services, delivering the best possible care for our patients; and being a great place to work for our people. Our Proud to CARE philosophy supports this vision. As members of staff we will always:
• Show COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs; and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values
• AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
• RESPECT – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits
• ENCOURAGEMENT– Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future
KEY RESULT AREAS
These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job
• To participate in the provision of stock and non-stock items to wards and departments including the provision of topping up and a range of medicines management duties.
• To support the use of ward automation systems in the control of stock held at ward level.
• To ensure that data entry into pharmacy computer systems is accurate and timely.
• To process orders for medicines under the terms of the site Wholesale dealers license in accordance with relevant SOPs.
• To carry out general stock management duties in all areas of the pharmacy including receipt of goods, transfers, stock counts, stock rotation and investigation of stock discrepancies when necessary.
• To undertake relevant training as required.
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Oct 2024
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