University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy e-prescribing and finance support officer

The closing date is 12 June 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the pharmacy invoicing team at UHDB.

The post holder will be required to supervise the day to day running of the Pharmacy Invoice team.

Process pharmacy invoices for payment ensuring prices agree with current contracts to facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the service andrecover additional costs incurred because of off contract purchases.

To support the Invoice Operational Co-ordinator and assist the Band 3 Invoicing Officers in investigation of pricing, contract queries and other discrepancies.

Main duties of the job

To supervise and prioritise the daily workload and duties to ensure the provision of effective and efficient invoice processing is maintained.

To assist the Invoice Operational co-ordinator in supporting projects in the development of the service and facilitating the change process.

To provide support to members of the senior procurement and distribution team to facilitate the smooth and efficient running of the pharmacy invoice service.

Assist the Invoice operational Co-ordinator to maintain, develop and implement policies and procedures to improve service and reduce risk.

Assist with the stock check investigations in line with the Stock check SOP for stock discrepancies within the set limitations.

To maintain and manage accurate drug contract prices on the pharmacy stock control system.

Closing date: 12 June 2025

Interview date: 25 June 2025

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3659

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

Person Specification

Education, Training, qualifications and CPD Requirements

Essential

  • Experience working in a finance role
  • GPhC approved Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
  • GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English or proven equivalent level of experience or knowledge

Desirable

  • Leadership Training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a supervisor role
  • Knowledge of pharmacy processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of stock control systems

Desirable

  • Experience using the CMM stock control system

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Experience using a range of IT applications

Desirable

  • Ability to work on own initiative

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates good communication skills
  • Ability to maintain good working relations within a team

Desirable

  • Ability to implement change

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Has a positive attitude and is self motivated
  • Has a sensitive and flexible approach
Person Specification

Education, Training, qualifications and CPD Requirements

Essential

  • Experience working in a finance role
  • GPhC approved Level 2 or equivalent in Pharmacy Services
  • GCSE grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English or proven equivalent level of experience or knowledge

Desirable

  • Leadership Training

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience of working in a supervisor role
  • Knowledge of pharmacy processes and procedures
  • Knowledge of stock control systems

Desirable

  • Experience using the CMM stock control system

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Experience using a range of IT applications

Desirable

  • Ability to work on own initiative

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrates good communication skills
  • Ability to maintain good working relations within a team

Desirable

  • Ability to implement change

Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Has a positive attitude and is self motivated
  • Has a sensitive and flexible approach

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Procurement and Distribution Manager

Samantha Sales

samantha.sales@nhs.net

01332786604

Details

Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

320-CDCS-3659

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE


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