Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 390-CSS-BR-9225
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- Chelmsford
- Salary
- £22,816 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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Senior Purchasing Assistant - Pharmacy
Band 3
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
Job overview
Are you an experienced Pharmacy Assistant or have previous experience working in purchasing?
If so, we would like to hear from you – Broomfield Hospital Pharmacy Purchasing Department are currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro-active and motivated individual to join their busy department.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in the provision of Pharmacy Services that contribute to ensuring that an effective supply of medication is available across the Trust and any external Trusts where appropriate. You will be working as part of the Pharmacy Purchasing team working alongside a team of Assistants and Technicians to provide an effective Pharmacy service. Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
This job profile is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the Appraisal and Development Plan process.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 2 or equilvalent in hospital pharmacy
Knowledge & Experience
Desirable criteria
- Pharmacy experience
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience with range of Microsoft Office programs
- Excellent communication skills
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Craig Nelson
- Job title
- Lead Pharmacy Procurement Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01268 524900
- Additional information
Ext 2997
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