Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Pharmacy Homecare and Purchasing Assistant

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced pharmacy assistant who is able to perform a wide range of pharmacy services to deliver best possible care for patients?

If you are, we would like to hear from you - the MSE Pharmacy Homecare and Procurement Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join their Basildon department.

Managed by the Lead Purchasing Technician, the post holder will undertake all administrative duties associated with homecare and procurement.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

Homecare prescription processing
Managing Homecare Mailbox
Printing and processing homecare invoices
Ensuring timely invoicing of medication orders,
Managing off contract claims with suppliers
Reviewing outstanding orders and escalating before current stock is exhausted
Maintaining relationships with hospitals suppliers from a range of companies
Assist and resolve supplier invoice queries.
Purchasing experience is desirable but not essential

You should have excellent communication & interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work well in an environment of change and transition.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9998

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

GCSE a to C Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

NHS experience
Experience in purchasing
Experience in homecare

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of Excel, keyboard skills abd ability to learn new systems

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

GCSE a to C Maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

NHS experience
Experience in purchasing
Experience in homecare

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of Excel, keyboard skills abd ability to learn new systems

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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