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Homecare Team Procurement Officer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 050-AC209-1026
Job summary
The Centralised Medicines Homecare and Procurement Team is a small team of administrative and professional pharmacy staff based on the Abergele Hospital site. Our main objective is to provide timely access to medicines for patients in North Wales and provide support for clinical teams and service users where needed.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail orientated individual to join our team to support with our growing workload. The ability to problem solve and have excellent communication skills are essential. Training will be provided for the successful applicant.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will support with processing invoices, off contract claims and homecare prescriptions, as well as responding to enquiries received from NHS staff and external partners.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-AC209-1026
Job locations
Ivanhoe House, Abergele Hospital
Abergele
LL22 8DP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will process prescriptions for patients requiring home delivery of their medicines, such as those on immunosuppressive medicines to enable care closer to home and reduce footfall to the acute hospitals.
They will also ensure that invoices are correct prior to passing onto finance for payment and support with the management of off contract claims where needed using existing standard operating procedures and be required to answer or escalate enquiries from external stakeholders or BCUHB staff to support with the management of the centralised medicines homecare and procurement services.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will process prescriptions for patients requiring home delivery of their medicines, such as those on immunosuppressive medicines to enable care closer to home and reduce footfall to the acute hospitals.
They will also ensure that invoices are correct prior to passing onto finance for payment and support with the management of off contract claims where needed using existing standard operating procedures and be required to answer or escalate enquiries from external stakeholders or BCUHB staff to support with the management of the centralised medicines homecare and procurement services.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of pharmacy purchasing practices
Desirable
- Has, or is working toward a relevant qualification in administration, purchasing or pharmacy services
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with computers
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar environment
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Methodical, accurate and pays attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of pharmacy purchasing practices
Desirable
- Has, or is working toward a relevant qualification in administration, purchasing or pharmacy services
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with computers
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar environment
Skills
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Methodical, accurate and pays attention to detail
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ivanhoe House, Abergele Hospital
Abergele
LL22 8DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ivanhoe House, Abergele Hospital
Abergele
LL22 8DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)