Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-030625-PPO-PY
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- York or Scarborough Hospital
- Town
- York
- Salary
- £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Procurement Officer
Band 5
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated Procurement Specialist who would like to join our Procurement and Distribution team in the Pharmacy Department at York or Scarborough Hospital. A good understanding of procurement and stock management is vital for this post.
We are a friendly and innovative teas which thrives on improvement and service development. Experience of working within a Pharmacy Stores would be beneficial, however, not essential as training will be provided.
Please contact the recruiting manager, prior to applying to see if this role is for you.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting with training within pharmacy procurement.
- Participating in reviewing SOPs
- Stock control, ordering and supply of medicines to wards.
- Daily ordering of pharmaceuticals for York and Scarborough Hospitals
- Inputting contracts and dealing with supply issues
- Working with Senior members of the Procurement and Distribution teams to enable improvement and development in line with the Trusts priorities.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
-
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents
-
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
-
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
-
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
-
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
-
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
-
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
-
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- GCSE Maths and English at a minimum of grade C (or equivalent)
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
Desirable criteria
- Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS)
- QCF level 2 qualification in Pharmacy Services
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential criteria
- Liaises with suppliers to encourage them to meet organisational purchasing needs and persuades customers to use contract arrangements
- Knowledge of purchasing principles acquired through training and/or experience including knowledge of contract law (acquired through short courses and experience or equivalent.)
- Negotiates and discusses contractual issues with suppliers – including monitoring and managing the performance of suppliers and action as appropriate, e.g. contract reviews, performance monitoring and resolution of disputes.
- Ability to write clear reports and/or present information appropriate for a range of different stakeholders
Desirable criteria
- 2 years of public sector procurement experience
- Hospital pharmacy experience.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Assesses customer requirements, determines the appropriate supplier, analyses financial and purchasing data for quotes and options for purchases and contract awards
- Able to make independent judgements in compliance of local and statutory rules and regulations.
Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Works independently for most of the time but refers to supervisor when necessary
- The ability to set own priorities and/or goals
- An ability to plan independently and interdependently with a range of stakeholders
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Pursue Excellence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
.png "National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark")
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Allen
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01904 726338
List jobs with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Health Science Services or all sectors