Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within pharmacy services for a motivated individual to join our busy Pharmacy Procurement and High Cost Medicines Team We are looking for a committed, self-driven individual who has the ability to plan and co-ordinate their day to day activities within our busy department.
Our pharmacy service is provided across both our acute sites in Eastbourne and Hastings and the post holder will be expected to work across site.
However a designated base site will be assigned - and this post will have its main base at eastbourne after the initial training period Main duties of the job The main duties of this role involves supporting all activities involved in the procurement of medicines within the trust by working closely with the Pharmacy Procurement Manager and the wider Pharmacy team to ensure the Trust and Departmental objectives are met.
You will take responsibility for the purchase of medicines for direct patient use and ward supply, involving chasing outstanding orders and sourcing alternative products to maintain supply of medicines for patients.
You may assist in the processing of invoices for payment of pharmaceutical products for the Trust and the processing of credit notes and claims to companies for monies owed to the Trust.The role further also involves supporting the administration of East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trusts contracted High Cost Medicines and Homecare services by assisting in being a point of contact for the homecare provider service and providing assistance in the registration of patients with homecare service providers, and placing patient specific homecare orders.
About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to workWe provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'.
Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme.
This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's or equivalent at grades A-C, to include Maths and English Desirable NVQ level 3/Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) foundation stage or equivalent experience NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy or other relevant field ECDL/Microsoft Academy/IT Skills Pathway qualifications Experience Essential Proven computer competency including but not exclusively Microsoft software products including Excel and Word to facilitate data analysis and financial reporting Knowledge of receipting process, materials management, including stock control, delivery, ordering/invoicing Desirable Experience and understanding of funding streams and processes for High Cost Medicines Experience of use of SSRS and Define reporting tools Experience of pharmacy ascribe system Experience of invoicing or accounts systems