Procurement & Invoicing Co-ordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and organised individual to join our procurement and Homecare team within the Pharmacy Department at Clatterbridge Hospital.

The postholder will be responsible for purchasing medicines for use throughout Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (WUTH) and for external customers under service level agreements.

They will ensure a cost effective and timely supply of medicines in accordance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) guidelines and NHS medicine procurement contracts.

You must have knowledge of procurement methods acquired through CIPS qualification or equivalent experience working in pharmacy procurement.

Full training will be provided.

Responsible for the ordering of medicines and other pharmaceutical-related commodities from external suppliers for Wirral NHS Trust ensuring adequate stock is ordered.

Responsible for the receipt and delivery of medicines onto the JAC pharmacy computer stock control system ensuring a high level of accuracy.

Ensure that all invoices are passed for payment and all price discrepancies are investigated and resolved including Homecare.

Investigate “manufacturing delay” reports and identify and source emergency stock from alternative suppliers.

Ensure immediate action is taken in the event of a Drug Recall ensuring that all appropriate departments are communicated within appropriate timescales depending on the urgency.

Liaise with external suppliers regarding drug supply, discrepancies and invoice queries to ensure that an effective and efficient service is maintained.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Procurement & Invoicing Co-ordinator position available at WUTH.