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Band 3
Full-time

Pharmacy Procurement and Administration Officer

Liverpool Heart and Chest HospitalLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3PE United Kingdom£25,760 - £27,476Closes 24/09/2026

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Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
10/09/2026
Closes
24/09/2026

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Role summary

This full-time role involves coordinating the reconciliation and processing of pharmaceutical invoices, ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of goods. The officer will monitor supply disruptions and provide administrative support to the Pharmacy Department. Training will be provided for all necessary tasks. The position requires attention to detail in managing orders, stock control, and resolving payment queries.

Essential criteria

  • G.C.S.E Mathematics Grade 4 (C) or above
  • G.C.S.E. English language grade 4 (C) or above

Desirable criteria

  • NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
  • Expereince
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work under own initiative and willing to take appropriate levels of responsibility.
  • Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience in Pharmacy Procurement
  • Values & Behaviour
  • Able to organise time and can meet strict deadlines
  • Can demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and able to meet multiple deadlines whilst dealing with stressful situations.
  • Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust values.
  • Knowledge and skills
  • Ability to analyse and compute complex financial queries
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
  • Ability to remain focused despite constant interruptions, either over the phone or in person
  • Ability to investigate and resolve ordering and payment queries
  • Knowledge of off-contract claims process within Pharmacy
  • Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control systems and EDI systems
  • G.C.S.E Mathematics Grade 4 (C) or above
  • G.C.S.E. English language grade 4 (C) or above
  • NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
  • Expereince
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Able to work under own initiative and willing to take appropriate levels of responsibility.
  • Previous experience in hospital pharmacy
  • Experience in Pharmacy Procurement
  • Values & Behaviour
  • Able to organise time and can meet strict deadlines
  • Can demonstrate initiative
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and able to meet multiple deadlines whilst dealing with stressful situations.
  • Exhibits behaviours in line with Trust values.
  • Knowledge and skills
  • Ability to analyse and compute complex financial queries
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to concentrate for long periods of time
  • Ability to remain focused despite constant interruptions, either over the phone or in person
  • Ability to investigate and resolve ordering and payment queries
  • Knowledge of off-contract claims process within Pharmacy
  • Knowledge of Pharmacy stock control systems and EDI systems

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Band 3 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.

This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Pharmacy Procurement and Administration Officer

The closing date is 24 September 2026

Job summary

The Pharmacy department provides pharmaceutical care to a range of specialties, including Cardiology, Chest Medicine, Cardiac and Thoracic surgery, together with a 45 bedded critical care area. In addition, a clinical pharmacy service is provided to two local hospices (Marie Curie, Willowbrook Hospice). The pharmacy departmenthouses an automated dispenser and a small shop for OTC sales.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at LHCH for a full-time Procurement and Administration

Officer - to work in our busy, friendly pharmacy department

Job Summary:

Co-ordinating the reconciliation and processing of pharmaceutical invoices.

Release orders, taking account of contracts, lead times, buying agreements, specialist/consumer needs and any other relevant factors to ensure all goods are of appropriate quality and are obtained in a timely manner and at the most cost-effective price.

Monitor current and forecasted supply disruptions, escalating issues to the Senior Technician (procurement) as appropriate.

Providing administrative support for the Pharmacy Department.

All necessary training will be given.

For more information and / or an informal visit please contact either

Michelle Jervis - Chief Pharmacy Technician - on [phone number rem

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