About this role
Job summary
Would you like to have a rewarding career in the National Health Service . We are looking for a dedicated, organised and motivated person to join us as a Pharmacy Purchasing Officer to maintain the supply chain of Medicines and to support the processing of Invoices for all pharmacy purchases.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note that sponsorship is not eligible for this position.
Please be advised that interviews for this post are provisionally scheduled for Monday24th August 2026.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
You will be based within the procurement team in the Pharmacy Department at UHCW NHS Trust supporting the safe and cost effective procurement of medicines for use within the trust and ensuring all invoices are processed in line with suppliers terms and conditions.
Applicants should have good communication & organisational skills; be self-motivated and possess excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and able to work well in an environment of change and transition. Applicants must also have good computer skills and be able to work well under pressure.
You will be expected to develop good working relationships with other departments within the Pharmacy and Hospital.
You will work closely with the rest of the pharmacy team to provide high quality pharmaceutical care to all patients within the Trust.
We pride ourselves on our pharmacy mission statement:
'Delivering patient focused excellence in medicines use'
About us
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Responsible for sending approved orders via the Pharmacy Electronic Data Interchange Software (EDI) or email Process routine electronic and manual invoices using the EDI Software and the Pharmacy Stock Control System referring any cost queries and anomalies to the Specialist Pharmacy Technician Procurement To answer the telephone in a friendly and efficient manner with referral to other pharmacy staff as appropriate Assist with the processing of credits Input procurement data into the relevant spreadsheets and data bases
For more information please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oGood basic education, 4 GCSE's, to include GCSE English oDemonstrate excellent numeracy & literacy skills oEDCL, NVQ2 ITQ or Business and Admin or willing to work towards
Desirable
oWorking towards CIPs or equivalent qualification
Experience Essential
oExperience of working in a busy administrative environment oExperience in a customer facing role oExperience of working to deadlines oExperience of working in an office environment
Desirable
oExperience of working in procurement utilising e-procurement systems oExperience of Pharmacy Procurement
Knowledge Essential
oThorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Desirable
oUnderstanding of procurement processes and systems oUnderstanding of Pharmacy Procurement
Skills and Abilities Essential
oAbility to communicate clearly, both written and verbally oMaintain accurate information, collect and maintain accurate records. oAbility to prioritise and organise own workload oWoking as part of a team oGood numerical and keyboard skills oAble to maintain concentration for prolonged periods of time when processing orders and inputting data
Desirable
oAbility to use electronic ordering systems including Powergate and JAC oAbility to use e-mail system
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)