Pharmacy Purchasing Officer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, LE5 4PWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
Pharmacy Purchasing Officer Band: 4 (£26,530-£29,114 per annum) Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week. Permanent Base: You may be required to work in...
To provide a pharmaceutical purchasing, stock control and procurement service to the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) and the TrustMed Outpatient Pharmacies (TMP).
To promote and maintain good working relationships with staff in all the pharmacy departments in the Leicester hospitals.
To deal effectively with pharmacy staff and their stock related problems (determining the real nature and extent of the problem and providing a satisfactory solution).
To learn how to use new technology to best effect improvements and efficiencies in the provision of a high quality purchasing service.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https: //www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
Communication
Essential: - Inter-personal communication skills and ability to deal with people at all levels
Trust Values
Essential: - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Qualifications
Essential: - Minimum of four GCSE passes including English and Maths; - as above; - as above
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence or other computing qualification
- NVQ Level 3 Purchasing or Business Administration or equivalent, or Chartered Institute of Purchasin
- Knowledge of contract law, negotiation skills and contract management eg through NHS PaSA short cour
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years experience of the following: Customer services - particularly dealing with a variety of people using the telephone Using computer systems Office organisation, team working Purchasing and Invoicing procedures
- Minimum of 1 years experience working in a Pharmacy environment, using medical terminology and drug names
- Word processing Use of simple spreadsheets
Desirable: - Minimum of 5 years working in an NHS hospital
Planning and Organization
Essential
- Organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively, especially one's own work
- Ability to think clearly and logically under pressure. Flair for problem analysis and solution
EDI
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Others
Essential: - Drug nomenclature Purchasing and Invoicing procedures Stock control systems
Desirable: - Trust Standing Financial Instructions Contract Law Medicines Act - in respect of purchase of medicin
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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