Pharmacy Procurement Officer

Pharmacy Procurement Officer - Pharmacy Department

Fixed Term

Agenda for Change Band 3

37.5hrs hours per week Monday to Friday. (Including additional weekend working and Bank holidays.)

Who are we looking for

The Pharmacy Department at RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Pharmacy Procurement Officer to undertake procurement activity linked to medicines and materials. This will involve ordering and invoicing using the Pharmacy stock control and the Trust's main procurement systems.

**Applicants must be**:
GCSE English & Mathematics grade C or above (or equivalent)

NHS Hospital experience preferable but not essential

Informal enquires are encouraged.

**Please contact**:
Why work at RJAH?

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we’re always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

The NHS is the biggest employer in Europe. It’s a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work, full of challenges and opportunities..

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Contract management as defined by the pharmacy procurement lead will be undertaken and the post holder will actively use computer systems to maintain electronic records for medicines, staff, and departmental procedures.

The post holder will develop and maintain relationships with Trust staff and suppliers.

See attached job description for further details