Pharmacy Procurement and Goods In Assistant (Band 2) – Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Preston Hospital & Chorley & South Ribble Hospital, Preston. Salary £25,272 per annum (pro rata). Closing: 04/05/2026 08:00.
Job overview
Full‑time Pharmacy Assistant – Procurement & Goods In. Office‑based with some warehouse duties, working cross‑site between RPH and CDH. Delivered to support timely medication supply for patients.
Main duties of the job
* Generate and transmit orders to suppliers
* Reconcile invoices
* Receive stock and put it away
* File related paperwork
* Communicate with suppliers/colleagues (telephone, e‑mail, face‑to‑face)
* Use web‑based supplier catalogues and ordering systems
* Operate pharmacy software, printers and IT equipment
* Identify problem products and raise escalation to relevant team
* Attend team meetings
* Follow departmental and Trust policies and procedures
Person specification
Qualifications and Education
* Basic general education
* GCSE Maths & English grade C/Grade 4 or above OR level 2 numeracy and literacy functional skills OR level 2 maths and English key skills or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience working in a team
* Computer skills; good keyboard proficiency
* Knowledge of stock control systems
* Strong telephone/communication skills
* Health & Safety principles knowledge
* Experience in pharmacy
* Experience customer‑facing role
* Experience in busy environmentExperience processing orders and invoices
* Knowledge of Good Distribution Practice and MHRA guidelines
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
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