Job summary
THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO THE CORNWALL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY ONLY.
The Pharmacy Procurement Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital are excited to be recruiting a Specialist Assistant Technical Officer in Procurement and Homecare. This is a key role in our departmental strategy to focus on safe and effective procurement of medicines and delivery of homecare services. This is an exciting development opportunity for the right person who will have a Level 3 qualification in Pharmacy Services, CIPS or equivalent experience and significant experience in pharmacy purchasing. The post is a development post moving from band 3 to band 4 on completion of training with upgrade criteria detailed in the job description.
Main duties of the job
Manage and supervise the Pharmacy procurement and homecare band 3 team on a day-to-day basis, as well as aspects of HR and Recruitment (including staff appraisal, sickness absence management, capability and disciplinary procedures)
Responsible for the correct and timely processing of Pharmacy invoicing, managing credits and dealing with finance issues arising with Pharmacy suppliers.
Responsible for the effective day-to-day receipt of incoming pharmaceutical products arriving direct from suppliers or from the Bulk Fluid Store in accordance to standing operating procedures (SOPs).
Responsible for the day-to-day running of the pharmacy procurement aspects of homecare services, including liaising with patients through the patient helpline.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS level 3 or working towards
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English
Desirable
- Pharmacy services NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Grade 4 or above in Science
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience involving the supply and/or purchase of medicines
- Significant experience gained from on-the-job training to level 2 equivalent
- Proficient in either procurement or homecare areas of pharmacy purchasing
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Significant experience gained from on-the-job training to level 2 equivalent
- Experience of training staff
- Proficient in both homecare and purchasing areas of pharmacy purchasing
Practical and intellectual skill
Essential
- Numerate with excellent Interpersonal skills
- Negotiating skills
- Able to interpret financial information concerning contract offers, evaluate and present options
Desirable
- Experience using Microsoft office Excel
- Experienced with Powergate or similar ecommerce platform.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPS level 3 or working towards
- GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English
Desirable
- Pharmacy services NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- GCSE Grade 4 or above in Science
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience involving the supply and/or purchase of medicines
- Significant experience gained from on-the-job training to level 2 equivalent
- Proficient in either procurement or homecare areas of pharmacy purchasing
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff
- Significant experience gained from on-the-job training to level 2 equivalent
- Experience of training staff
- Proficient in both homecare and purchasing areas of pharmacy purchasing
Practical and intellectual skill
Essential
- Numerate with excellent Interpersonal skills
- Negotiating skills
- Able to interpret financial information concerning contract offers, evaluate and present options
Desirable
- Experience using Microsoft office Excel
- Experienced with Powergate or similar ecommerce platform.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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