Job summary
Homecare & Procurement Officer
Department: Pharmacy
Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Milton KeynesUniversity Hospital is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to join our Pharmacy team as a Homecare and Procurement Officer.
Working closely with the wider pharmacy homecare and procurement teams, you will primarily oversee the day-to-day administration and coordination of homecare services, liaise with suppliers, support billing and stock control processes and help maintain accurate service records. Your attention to detail, excellent communication skills and commitment to patient-centred care will help us deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
Interested? If you'd like to find out more about this role, please contact Vivian De Vittoris, Associate Director of Pharmacy - Operations, Quality & Governance at Vivian.devittoris@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 04.08.2025
Main duties of the job
- To provide a comprehensive and efficient daily homecare and procurement service to the trust developing and updating services, following all legal and departmental practices including Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs), MHRA Rules and Guidance for Pharmaceutical Distributors, COSHH, Lifting and Handling Regulations and all Trust Policies and Procedures.
- To assist the Chief Technician and Pharmacy Business Manager with development of cost improvements to the department and trust.
About us
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"This staff group feel supported in their employers making reasonable adjustments to help them carry out their work, rating an 82.9%" (NHS Staff Survey 2024).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational:
- Receive correspondence and queries for the Homecare team and prioritise for action and respond to those of a routine nature
Management:
- Provides day to day supervision and coordination of homecare staff.
Reporting:
- To produce performance data in graphical form, related to the Homecare team, as required for adherence to local and regional KPIs and to support future development of performance measures as required
Quality:
- To co-operate with staff in other disciplines to help ensure the safe, effective and economic use of drugs
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Operational:
- Receive correspondence and queries for the Homecare team and prioritise for action and respond to those of a routine nature
Management:
- Provides day to day supervision and coordination of homecare staff.
Reporting:
- To produce performance data in graphical form, related to the Homecare team, as required for adherence to local and regional KPIs and to support future development of performance measures as required
Quality:
- To co-operate with staff in other disciplines to help ensure the safe, effective and economic use of drugs
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 4 GCSE passes or equivalent incl. English Language and Maths.
- Basic Computer Skills or RSA level 1 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of importance of confidentiality.
- NVQ level 4/BTEC or equivalent knowledge and experience in pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical or medical terms and issues.
- Prescription Validation and Clinical Screening Programme or working toward qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a large organisation.
- Excellent experience of using a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent experience of taking minutes of meetings.
- Excellent experience of working within a customer services environment. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Experience of working with or managing databases.
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience in healthcare billing
Skills
Essential
- Be able to manage a case load of work and coordinate day to day activity
- Good IT Skills in relation to word processing, spread sheets and excel
- Good use of initiative
- Well-developed organisational skills
- Good people skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent prioritising skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Self-motivated and team player
- Commitment to personal development
- Be able to direct others
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills in relation to telephone technique or written work
- Be able to delegate workload amongst the team
Desirable
- Manage conflict within the team
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 4 GCSE passes or equivalent incl. English Language and Maths.
- Basic Computer Skills or RSA level 1 or equivalent.
- Knowledge of importance of confidentiality.
- NVQ level 4/BTEC or equivalent knowledge and experience in pharmacy practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical or medical terms and issues.
- Prescription Validation and Clinical Screening Programme or working toward qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in a large organisation.
- Excellent experience of using a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office.
- Excellent experience of taking minutes of meetings.
- Excellent experience of working within a customer services environment. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Experience of working with or managing databases.
- Experience of working in a health care environment
- Experience in healthcare billing
Skills
Essential
- Be able to manage a case load of work and coordinate day to day activity
- Good IT Skills in relation to word processing, spread sheets and excel
- Good use of initiative
- Well-developed organisational skills
- Good people skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent prioritising skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
- Self-motivated and team player
- Commitment to personal development
- Be able to direct others
Communication
Essential
- Good communication skills in relation to telephone technique or written work
- Be able to delegate workload amongst the team
Desirable
- Manage conflict within the team
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Polite and courteous
- Professional attitude
- Initiative and common sense
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.
