Job summary Due to investment in the pharmacy team, we are excited to announce the position of Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Procurement and Goods In. This role will be involved in helping the pharmacy procurement team achieve best value for medicines purchasing and assisting in supervising the day to day operation of the team. The job is mostly desk/admin based and there will be occasions where you will be supporting the goods in team in the warehouse. No previous experience is necessary and full training will be provided. You will need to be enthusiastic, motivated and demonstrate a desire towards developing our services. If all of the above interests you and you would like to know more or come for a visit, please feel free to contact us to discuss further. Main duties of the job Working under the direct supervision of the Procurement & IT Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will contribute to the running of the Pharnacy Procurement and Goods In team. There will be a particular focus on ensuring best value procurement of medicines, including ensuring systems are set up to buy medicines at pre-negotiated contract prices and working with suppliers to process off contract purchase claims. About us We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria. Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns. You'll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you'd never have done. You'll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path. You'll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of. Details Date posted 16 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 438-PB2987 Job locations Royal Preston Hospital Preston PR2 9HT Job description Job responsibilities To supervise and provide guidance, training & direction to the Pharmacy Assistant Team within Procurement and Goods In ensuring that the following tasks are completed timely and accurately:- Update contracts in pharmacy systems Off contract claims Procurement Goods receipt Stock control and use of the Pharmacy IT System Stock management, including expired medicines, stock locations, invoice queries, including investigating and resolving discrepancies, supplier statement reviews. Line management duties, including mandatory training, designing rotas, absence management, competencies etc. Document retention, archiving and destruction Job description Job responsibilities To supervise and provide guidance, training & direction to the Pharmacy Assistant Team within Procurement and Goods In ensuring that the following tasks are completed timely and accurately:- Update contracts in pharmacy systems Off contract claims Procurement Goods receipt Stock control and use of the Pharmacy IT System Stock management, including expired medicines, stock locations, invoice queries, including investigating and resolving discrepancies, supplier statement reviews. Line management duties, including mandatory training, designing rotas, absence management, competencies etc. Document retention, archiving and destruction Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English Desirable ILM level 3 or other supervisory/management certificate NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy (must work towards if not already achieved) Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Experience of working in a warehouse or pharmacy Knowledge of stock control systems Good telephone/ communication skills Computer experience including good keyboard skills Knowledge of Health & Safety Desirable Experience of using EMIS and Omnicell Experience in supervisory management and team leadership Experience of dealing with complex invoice queries. Experience in the use of Pharmacy or Stock control IT Systems Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and MHRA Guidelines Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential 4 GCSE Passes Grade C or above (or equivalent) must include Maths and English Desirable ILM level 3 or other supervisory/management certificate NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy (must work towards if not already achieved) Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working in a team Experience of working in a warehouse or pharmacy Knowledge of stock control systems Good telephone/ communication skills Computer experience including good keyboard skills Knowledge of Health & Safety Desirable Experience of using EMIS and Omnicell Experience in supervisory management and team leadership Experience of dealing with complex invoice queries. Experience in the use of Pharmacy or Stock control IT Systems Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and MHRA Guidelines 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 Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Preston Hospital Preston PR2 9HT Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Royal Preston Hospital, PR2 9HT Preston, United Kingdom