Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy Procurement Efficiency Officer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 374-LCDA090
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- St Leonards on Sea
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Procurement Efficiency Officer
NHS AfC: Band 5
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £568 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 7,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
In the summer of 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ (BFF) programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to redevelop and expand our hospitals at Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen due to the review of Pharmacy Procurement Services for a motivated individual to join our busy Procurement, High Cost Medicines and Stores Team.
We are looking for a committed, self-driven individual who has the ability to plan, organise and co-ordinate their day to day activities to join our team in a New role to facilitate and manage the Medicines Off Contract processes and Medicines Shortages within our busy Pharmacy Department.
Main duties of the job
The Pharmacy Procurement Efficiency Officer is responsible for managing and developing the Cost efficiency procedures and activities, and contract adherence of Medicines within the Trust, in line with Local, National and Regional standards and contracts.
They are the main point of contact for processing Off contract Claims and reimbursement from Medicines suppliers, and act as the main point of contact for Medicines supply issues, and for sourcing of alternative products and route of supply, to ensure continuity in patient care and safety. Working closely with the Pharmacy Procurement Manager and Medicines Safety Officer and Specialist Pharmacists.
They also Supervise and participate in the activities of the procurement of medicines and High Cost Medicines and Homecare, and Stores. Working closely with the Pharmacy Procurement Manager and the wider Pharmacy team to ensure the Trust and Departmental objectives are met.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- NVQ Level 3 / BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent relevant field OR equivalent occupational knowledge and experience (2 years pharmacy)
- Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPs) Level 3 (or working towards) OR equivalent Occupational knowledge and experience
Desirable criteria
- Existing management and organisational skills
- ECDL / Microsoft Academy / IT skills pathway qualifications or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional development acquired through courses and/or relevant experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
- Experience of working efficiently in a busy pharmacy environment
- Experience of problem solving
- Experience in audit, data collection activities and analysis
Desirable criteria
- 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 systems
- Experience of invoicing or accounts systems
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- The ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely
- Proven evidence of judgement and prioritisation skills with regards to targets and deadlines
- Ability to work independently Organised
- Accurate with a good attention to detail, Good time management
Desirable criteria
- Supervisory experience and experience or activities within job remit of trainee staff
- Be interested and confident in training others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Jennifer Barrell
- Job title
- Pharmacy Procurement Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 4562
- Additional information
For further details or an informal visit please contact Jennifer Barrell, Pharmacy Procurement Manager [email protected] 03001314562 or Beth Attwood, Pharmacy Operations Manager [email protected]
The interview date for this post will be advised
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