About this role
Job summary
**Internal Applicants Only**
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated member of staff to join the Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare team at Harrogate District Foundation Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity to play an important role in being part of a team working together to deliver an exceptional medicines supply service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to cover all aspects of the Pharmacy Procurement & Homecare service which includes:
Ordering and following up of items ordered but not received Processing invoices through the Pharmacy system Processing Homecare prescriptions and invoices
In return we will support your development and provide you with the skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of the job role.
Experience in working in Procurement and/or Homecare is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
In order to provide a high quality service to our patients and colleagues, the successful candidate must demonstrate excellent communication skills, good computer skills, attention to detail, ability to work efficiently and be proactive in their work.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this position please see the attached job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Gill on [email protected] or 01423 557729
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of qualifications showing a level of study to A Level or NVQ3 or similar, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Maths/English Language qualification e.g. GSCE
Experience Essential
Office / accounts experience Purchasing experience Ability to work without close supervision and prioritise own workload
Desirable
Knowledge of contracting environment in relation to drug procurement
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)