Job DescriptionPatient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do and the Hospital Procurement Specialist role is vital for delivering this life-changing care by working with the pharmacy team and managing the availability of stock.
As a Hospital Procurement Specialist you will be a key member of the Boots Hospital Pharmacy team supporting the operation by ensuring the right products are ordered at the right price following the NHS Hospital drug formulary.
About the roleYou will work with the NHS hospital trust and procurement team to deliver an outstanding outpatient dispensing will also:
- Be responsible for medicine management reducing waste and minimising stock loss.
- Deliver the technical aspects of the dispensary whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines labelling dispensing endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
- Ensure that stock is sourced from the appropriate list of suppliers at the expected price; contract and non-contract.
- Manage the ordering and receiving of stock including alternative suppliers where a product is unavailable.
- Conduct daily stock counts and system maintenance.
What youll need to haveThese are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
- A Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent. If you have not previously completed this well support your development to complete our training within 6 months of joining us.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for order and quality.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Comfortable and confident using technology and a variety of software systems
It would be great if you also haveThese are desirable skills or experience and are not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criteria.
- Previously managed or supervised a team
- Experience working in a pharmacy environment
Our benefits- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.
- Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at
Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots with you we change for the better.
Whats next
If your application is successful youll be invited to an in-store interview within the net 14 days.
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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Retail Hospital Procurement Specialist Stores Management Customer Assistant Manager Customer Service Manager FMCG Store Leadership Sales Retail Sales Trainee Required Experience:
IC
Job DescriptionPatient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do and the Hospital Procurement Specialist role is vital for delivering this life-changing care by working with the pharmacy team and managing the availability of stock.As a Hospital Procurement Specialist you will be a key member...
Job DescriptionPatient-centered care is at the heart of everything we do and the Hospital Procurement Specialist role is vital for delivering this life-changing care by working with the pharmacy team and managing the availability of stock.
As a Hospital Procurement Specialist you will be a key member of the Boots Hospital Pharmacy team supporting the operation by ensuring the right products are ordered at the right price following the NHS Hospital drug formulary.
About the roleYou will work with the NHS hospital trust and procurement team to deliver an outstanding outpatient dispensing will also:
- Be responsible for medicine management reducing waste and minimising stock loss.
- Deliver the technical aspects of the dispensary whilst ensuring the safe supply of medicines e.g. ordering medicines labelling dispensing endorsing and collection of prescriptions.
- Ensure that stock is sourced from the appropriate list of suppliers at the expected price; contract and non-contract.
- Manage the ordering and receiving of stock including alternative suppliers where a product is unavailable.
- Conduct daily stock counts and system maintenance.
What youll need to haveThese are the essential skills or experience needed to succeed in this role.
- A Medicines Counter Assistant (NVQ2) qualification or equivalent. If you have not previously completed this well support your development to complete our training within 6 months of joining us.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for order and quality.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- Comfortable and confident using technology and a variety of software systems
It would be great if you also haveThese are desirable skills or experience and are not essential so we would welcome applications from candidates that dont match this additional criteria.
- Previously managed or supervised a team
- Experience working in a pharmacy environment
Our benefits- Boots Retirement Savings Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Generous employee discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
- Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday discounted gym membership life assurance activity passes and much more.
- Access to free 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health our Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at
Exclusions may apply eligible roles only. Please note any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
At Boots we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots with you we change for the better.
Whats next
If your application is successful youll be invited to an in-store interview within the net 14 days.
Where a role is advertised as full-time we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
Keywords
Retail Hospital Procurement Specialist Stores Management Customer Assistant Manager Customer Service Manager FMCG Store Leadership Sales Retail Sales Trainee Required Experience:
IC
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