Job summary

Full time, permanent position

Were looking for a meticulous and proactive Pharmacy Procurement & Invoicing Clerical Officer to help keep medicines flowing safely and efficiently across our hospital. You will play a key role in ordering, receipting and invoice processing for pharmacy purchases circa £17m per annum, ensuring value for money and timely payments in line with Public Sector Payments Policy and Trust Standing Financial Instructions.

You will be part of a supportive pharmacy team contributing directly to patient care by ensuring critical medicines are available, quality assured and cost effective. The role offers exposure to end to end medicines procurement, supplier management, finance collaboration, audit and continuous service improvement within a modern NHS environment.

Main duties of the job

Monitor stock levels and place orders to maintain adequate drug holdings chase overdue orders and liaise directly with manufacturers and suppliers

Process and match delivery notes and invoices accurately, resolving receipt/stock discrepancies by analysing transactions, purchase histories and order details.

Ensure noncontract items are sourced at best price and quickest lead time

Obtain and process credit notes

Maintain manual and system ledgers as required.

Pass manufacturer and wholesaler invoices promptly for payment, helping the Trust achieve 30 day payment targets and settlement discounts.

Audit documentation, uphold security procedures, and keep filing up to date for audit purposes.

Liaise with Finance, Pharmacy IT Services, ATOs Stores & Distribution, senior managers and clinical staff to resolve queries and keep operations running smoothly.

Input high volumes of drug invoices including Homecare into the pharmacy system JAC and log contract changes with high accuracy.

Provide day to day guidance, supervise pharmacy assistants working in procurement/distribution, and assist with training for rotating staff

Maintain confidentiality - commercial, patient and staff - and support urgent sourcing of medicines for named patients when required.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• High level of keyboard skills
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with professional colleagues at all times
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to prioritise workload;
• Good organisational skills
• Work to deadlines

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy office with a financial/Purchasing background

Qualifications

Essential

• BteC in Business and Finance or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience within your supporting information
• CIPS or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL
• NVQ 2 Customer satisfaction or similar

Knowledge

Essential

• IT Literate
• Understanding the demands/workload of the pharmacy
• To maintain own personal knowledge base, remaining up to date with current issues and undergoing training where appropriate

Person Specification
Skills & Abilities

Essential

• High level of keyboard skills
• Good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with professional colleagues at all times
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to prioritise workload;
• Good organisational skills
• Work to deadlines

Experience

Essential

• Working in a busy office with a financial/Purchasing background

Qualifications

Essential

• BteC in Business and Finance or the ability to demonstrate an equivalent level of experience within your supporting information
• CIPS or equivalent experience

Desirable

• ECDL
• NVQ 2 Customer satisfaction or similar

Knowledge

Essential

• IT Literate
• Understanding the demands/workload of the pharmacy
• To maintain own personal knowledge base, remaining up to date with current issues and undergoing training where appropriate

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

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