Admin and Clerical Officer Pharmacy Procurement - INTERNAL ONLY TO NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

NHS Scotland

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Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative and Clerical Officer Pharmacy Procurement Band 4 within our Pharmacy Department based at University Crosshouse Hospital. This post is offered on fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Hours

14 hours per week, to be worked over 3 days, Monday, Thursday and Friday.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

What You Will Do

Raise purchase orders, for medicines and other pharmacy items identified from the provisional order list and urgent ad hoc order requests, forwards orders to suppliers, ensuring that supplies will be received in time to meet the needs of patients and staff and that any additional requirements pertaining to specific medicines are met.

Reports incorrect deliveries to suppliers, ensuring that incorrect goods are returned and correct goods received.

Investigates orders outstanding and clarifies expected date of delivery taking appropriate action to ensure continuity of supply.

Investigates and resolves problems on invoice discrepancies and authorises payment/non payment where appropriate to ensure charges are accurate and that invoices are processed promptly to qualify for any “prompt payment” discounts, in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Update contract information promptly, when new or updated contracts are issued and ensure that medicines and other products supplied by pharmacy are purchased in compliance with these contracts.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Qualifications

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

• Required to possess an SVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or achieve this qualification within three years from commencement.
  
  

Experience

• Requires experience in stock control procedures preferably within a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Requires a high degree of knowledge of procurement IT systems.
• Requires excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Requires excellent arithmetic skills.
• Requires excellent keyboard skills and knowledge of Windows software.
• Experience of updating contracts and Standing Financial Instructions.
  
  

Knowledge

• Knowledge of relevant national standards, guidelines and regulations
• A working knowledge of procurement principles such as Standing Financial Instructions and a working knowledge of purchasing procedures and business ethics
  
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Shona Boag, Lead Pharmacy Technician at shona.boag@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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