About this role
Job summary
The Pharmacy department provides pharmaceutical care to a range of specialties, including Cardiology, Chest Medicine, Cardiac and Thoracic surgery, together with a 45 bedded critical care area. In addition, a clinical pharmacy service is provided to two local hospices (Marie Curie, Willowbrook Hospice). The pharmacy departmenthouses an automated dispenser and a small shop for OTC sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at LHCH for a full-time Procurement and Administration
Officer - to work in our busy, friendly pharmacy department
Job Summary:
Co-ordinating the reconciliation and processing of pharmaceutical invoices.
Release orders, taking account of contracts, lead times, buying agreements, specialist/consumer needs and any other relevant factors to ensure all goods are of appropriate quality and are obtained in a timely manner and at the most cost-effective price.
Monitor current and forecasted supply disruptions, escalating issues to the Senior Technician (procurement) as appropriate.
Providing administrative support for the Pharmacy Department.
All necessary training will be given.
For more information and / or an informal visit please contact either
Michelle Jervis - Chief Pharmacy Technician - on 0151 600 1031 [email protected] or Karen Kershaw - Senior Technician on 0151 600 1822 [email protected]
Main duties of the job
Duties:
To communicate with departments/agencies within and out of the Trust, demonstrating a high level of initiative and confidentiality as necessary according to the needs of the post.
To be responsible for the inputting/passing of pharmaceutical invoices and working within the time levels set by pharmacy and finance incorporating relevant price changes of pharmaceutical medicines where appropriate, in accordance with the trust's Standing Financial Instructions, and thereby act as the final check of product price and quantity ensuring accurate stock control.
To co-ordinate the activity of other staff involved with invoicing within the department, including the resolution of queries with the Senior Technician (procurement) and liaise with other technicians and Assistant Technical Officers to confirm stock quantities via stock checks.
To fully co-operate in all procurement activities, including ordering, receipt, invoicing, stock control and mutual aid to ensure the safe, efficient and economic purchase of pharmaceuticals according to the needs of the Trust and its customers.
To ensure overdue and to follow orders are pursued with suppliers daily according to agreed procedures and, where appropriate, taking action to secure supplies from alternative approved sources and keep all interested parties advised of progress.
Please see full Job Description and Person Spec attached
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Job description Job responsibilities
o communicate with departments/agencies within and out of the Trust, demonstrating a high level of initiative and confidentiality as necessary according to the needs of the post.
To be responsible for the inputting/passing of pharmaceutical invoices and working within the time levels set by pharmacy and finance incorporating relevant price changes of pharmaceutical medicines where appropriate, in accordance with the trusts Standing Financial Instructions, and thereby act as the final check of product price and quantity ensuring accurate stock control.
To co-ordinate the activity of other staff involved with invoicing within the department, including the resolution of queries with the Senior Technician (procurement) and liaise with other technicians and Assistant Technical Officers to confirm stock quantities via stock checks.
To fully co-operate in all procurement activities, including ordering, receipt, invoicing, stock control and mutual aid to ensure the safe, efficient and economic purchase of pharmaceuticals according to the needs of the Trust and its customers.
To ensure overdue and to follow orders are pursued with suppliers daily according to agreed procedures and, where appropriate, taking action to secure supplies from alternative approved sources and keep all interested parties advised of progress.
Please see full Job Description and Person Spec attached
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
G.C.S.E Mathematics Grade 4 (C) or above G.C.S.E. English language grade 4 (C) or above
Desirable
NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Expereince Essential
Able to work as part of a team Able to work under own initiative and willing to take appropriate levels of responsibility.
Desirable
Previous experience in hospital pharmacy Experience in Pharmacy Procurement
Values & Behaviour Essential
Able to organise time and can meet strict deadlines Can demonstrate initiative Ability to work accurately under pressure and able to meet multiple deadlines whilst dealing with stressful situations. Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust values.
Knowledge and skills Essential
Ability to analyse and compute complex financial queries Good communication skills both written and verbal Basic computer skills Ability to concentrate for long periods of time Ability to remain focused despite constant interruptions, either over the phone or in person Ability to investigate and resolve ordering and payment queries
Desirable
Knowledge of off-contract claims process within Pharmacy Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control systems and EDI systems
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 Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)