The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

*Internal only* Pharmacy Procurement Office Administrator

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Job summary

To co-ordinate and oversee all clerical functions in the Pharmacy Procurement and Homecare service.To assist with all Pharmacy computer system administration and support.The work will be carried out observing public sector payment targetsresolving invoices within agreed financial limits.These can be summarised according to the schedule with the post holder taking responsibility for organising and prioritising own workload, meeting agreed deadlines and ensuring that others in the Procurement Office are enabled to do the same.

Main duties of the job

Process Homecare transactions, ensuring they are completed before month end.First line of contact for all enquiries regarding invoices.

Word processing using Word together with Excel to produce quality documentation including spreadsheet format presentations.To respond to requests for 'Crystal' financial and usage reports under the supervision of the Procurement & System Manager

To book in prescriptions on the prescription tracking system and conduct all relevant checks relating to funding such as Blueteq, ICE and Cerner.Place orders with suppliers for requested prescriptions whilst working with pharmacists.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year pro rata, per annum (incl. of HCAA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-MVCS-6604788VV

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Good standard of education (GCSE/O level or equivalent including Maths & English)
  • Ability to lead a small team
  • Clear and concise telephone manner
  • Good organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills
  • Flexible, enthusiastic approach
  • Able to deal with frequent interruptions, stressful situations or changing priorities whilst completing planned workload
  • Demonstrates reliability and good time keeping
  • Able to cope with short periods of moderate physical exertion and moderate to heavy lifting of pharmaceutical supplies

Desirable

  • Formal IM&T qualification (e.g. ECDL) or equivalent experience
  • Use of Pharmacy computer invoicing and reporting systems
  • Working knowledge of a pharmacy department
  • Previous experience in hospital environment
  • Previous experience with JAC computer systems
Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Good standard of education (GCSE/O level or equivalent including Maths & English)
  • Ability to lead a small team
  • Clear and concise telephone manner
  • Good organisational, time management and workload prioritisation skills
  • Flexible, enthusiastic approach
  • Able to deal with frequent interruptions, stressful situations or changing priorities whilst completing planned workload
  • Demonstrates reliability and good time keeping
  • Able to cope with short periods of moderate physical exertion and moderate to heavy lifting of pharmaceutical supplies

Desirable

  • Formal IM&T qualification (e.g. ECDL) or equivalent experience
  • Use of Pharmacy computer invoicing and reporting systems
  • Working knowledge of a pharmacy department
  • Previous experience in hospital environment
  • Previous experience with JAC computer 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

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Pharmacy Procurement and Systems Manager

Kathleen Mills

kathleen.mills4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year pro rata, per annum (incl. of HCAA)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

394-MVCS-6604788VV

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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