Job overview

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. Our aim is to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care. 

We are recruiting to the role of Pharmacy Purchasing Assistant following the retirement of the previous post holder.

The post holder will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of pharmacy purchasing and invoicing processes, maintaining high standards of accuracy, governance and communication while supporting the wider Pharmacy team. You will be collaborating with our pharmacy Procurement Team, the Trust Finance Team, and pharmaceutical suppliers to ensure the smooth processing of invoices.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Pharmacy Business Support Team and will:

• Be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices and credit notes for medicines and pharmaceutical supplies purchased by the Pharmacy Department, in accordance with agreed payment terms and the Trust’s Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).
• Investigate, resolve and document invoice discrepancies, including price variances, quantity mismatches, missing deliveries, duplicate invoices and outstanding credits.
• Liaise with suppliers, the Pharmacy Procurement & Distribution team, and the Trust Finance Department to ensure prompt resolution of invoice queries and to avoid delays in payment.
• Maintain accurate financial and audit records in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of pharmacy administrative processes to support safe and efficient pharmaceutical services.
• Adhere to all relevant legislation, Trust policies, and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including GMP (Orange Guide), COSHH, and Health & Safety requirements.

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.