Senior Assistant Technical Officer Purchasing

We believe that patients deserve the best care possible to improve outcomes and a person's quality of life.

We invest in the pharmacy team to ensure we have the some of the most talented pharmacy staff members who think innovatively and continue to push patient care to the next level.

Our pharmacy department delivers exceptional services for our patients, continuously striving to excel further., Plan and prioritise Invoicing workload within the Purchasing department. Ensure that Invoices are processed accurately and efficiently to meet Trust's needs.

Work closely with the lead assistant to ensure that the pharmacy assistants and apprentices training needs met and that the relevant competencies are completed.

Ensure errors and near miss situations are report via the error reporting system and the relevant manager

Assist in the supply of medication for patients both on our wards and from our outpatient clinics.

The post holder will be required to a Late night, weekends and Bank Holidays. The post holder will be responsible for prioritising their own workload; they will be required to work accurately whilst under pressure.

If you share these aims, we have an opportunity for a professional, confident and motivated individual to join our Pharmacy Team. Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others, enthusiastic and hardworking ability to lead and be approachable. The post holder is primarily responsible for generation of Chemotherapy and supportive medication orders to maintain sufficient supply and accurate dispensing of prescribed items.

You will have opportunities to help implement numerous quality improvement projects. Supported to develop and encouraged to come up with innovative ways to improve our patients' care and experience in sustainable ways.

Ability to work in a busy environment, prioritise work and meet deadlines

The post will be based at the pharmacy department Darent Valley Hospital, and we are looking for a person, whom is willing to seek and find new solutions to problems and ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.

Candidates must be enthusiastic, innovative, and able to communicate ideas clearly and effectively. You must possess good IT skills.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.