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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Fixed term: 9 months (Maternity leave cover)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9-5)
Job ref
349-CSS-7818356*
Employer
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
ORC
Town
Manchester
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 Per annum (Pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/04/2026 23:59

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Homecare Individual Patient Purchasing Officer

Band 4

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our forward thinking and friendly Homecare team at Manchester Foundation Trust. Our homecare service is one of the largest in the country with over 13,000 patients across the trust. Our service continues to expand, with an annual turnover of approximately £90m and a savings contribution of over £18m a year.

You will support the delivery of a patient focused Homecare Service and assist with the promotion of cost effective use of medicines. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams across various specialties. Dealing with patients and carers on a regular basis you must be able to conduct conversations tactfully and sensitively. You must always act with professionalism and engage firmly but diplomatically with Homecare providers, ensuring collaborative working to deliver a safe and effective service.

We are looking for an excellent team player who is flexible and self-motivated to enhance our team. A working knowledge of hospital pharmacy and or homecare is desirable but not essential as a full training program is available.

The ideal candidate will possess:

The ability to work accurately and methodically

Excellent communication skills both via telephone and email.

Good IT skills

The ability to work under pressure and use their own initiative to meet deadlines

Main duties of the job

Processing Homecare prescriptions

Dealing with queries from  patients, carers and homecare providers via emails and telephones

Liaising with clinical teams to ensure the homecare service is working as it should

Logging complaints and incidents

Investigating invoice queries and checking supplier statements 

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.    

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’  

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place.  This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are — what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.  You’ll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply. 

 To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Supporting Documents’ section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided. 

Closing vacancy listings early  

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. 
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged. 

Diversity Matters 
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. 

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application   

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other. 
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. 

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. 

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of Homecare
  • Knowledge of pharmacy computer system
  • Pharmacy experience
Desirable criteria
  • Hospital pharmacy experience
  • HIVE or Epic experience
  • General knowledge about the use of specialist medicines used in homecare

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Literacy and numeracy
  • Time management
  • Recognise boundaries
Desirable criteria
  • Competent in creation and use of databases

Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Enthusiastic, self motivated and able to motivate others
  • Conscientious, reliable, able to work under pressure, accuracy and attention to detail

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ2 or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
Desirable criteria
  • ECDL/Microsoft Office qualification or equivalent
  • Registered pharmacy technician
  • Clerical & admin NVQ3 or equivalent experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gemma Basnett
Job title
Homecare Specialist Pharmacy Techncian
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 701 4345
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