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£24,937 to £26,598 a year  NO SPONSORSHIP 











Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Homecare Procurement Officer





The closing date is 12 October 2025










Job summary


The Pharmacy Department at Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an enthusiastic and versatile person to join our Homecare Team based at Bassetlaw Hospital.


Pharmacy experience is not essential, although an understanding of how a Pharmacy works would be beneficial, as would previous clerking experience.


The successful applicant must hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above including English Language and Maths (certificates must be provided at interview), have a good understanding of Microsoft Office and be an effective communicator. They must also have good problem solving skills and have great attention to detail in all aspects of work but especially in mathematical and data matching areas.


Applications are welcome from candidates with non-UK qualifications but a Statement of Comparability must be presented at interview. Please note, this post does not support sponsorship.





Main duties of the job


You will be expected to:-



  • Work under your own initiative following written procedures

  • Work accurately and efficiently under pressure with good time management skills

  • Respond to client needs and deadlines

  • Manage the homecare procurement processes

  • Generate homecare purchase orders according to Trust SFIs and ensure all invoices are reconciled and processed correctly and on time

  • Work with homecare providers to streamline processes and prevent errors and reworking





About us


DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.






Details


Date posted


23 September 2025




Pay scheme


Agenda for change





Band



Band 3







Salary



£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Pro Rata Per Annum





Contract


Permanent






Working pattern





Full-time





Reference number



272-7425894







Job locations




Bassetlaw District Hospital


Kilton Hill


Worksop



S81 0BD














Job description


Job responsibilities


Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9 th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.







Job description



Job responsibilities


Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9 th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.








Person Specification






Knowledge & Experience



Essential




  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel





Desirable




  • Hospital or Community Pharmacy experience


  • Experience of ordering/invoicing processes/administrative systems


  • Experience of in the use of databases








Personal Attributes & Skills



Essential




  • Good verbal communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate within their team, within the organisation and with external organisations


  • Maintain business and clinical confidentiality at all times


  • Good problem solving skills


  • Possess tact and diplomacy


  • Ability to works as a team


  • Works methodically, accurately, and with speed


  • Be able to develop and maintain efficient office systems according to the requirements of the department


  • Be able to show initiative


  • Be able to work on their own


  • Ability to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance









Qualifications & Training



Essential




  • 5 GCSE (grade C or above) including Maths and English Language (or equivalent)


  • An ability to work at NVQ level 3 or equivalent





Desirable




  • ILM Level 2


  • A recognised IT qualification such as ECDL or CLAIT











Person Specification







Knowledge & Experience



Essential




  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel





Desirable




  • Hospital or Community Pharmacy experience


  • Experience of ordering/invoicing processes/administrative systems


  • Experience of in the use of databases








Personal Attributes & Skills



Essential




  • Good verbal communication skills demonstrating an ability to communicate within their team, within the organisation and with external organisations


  • Maintain business and clinical confidentiality at all times


  • Good problem solving skills


  • Possess tact and diplomacy


  • Ability to works as a team


  • Works methodically, accurately, and with speed


  • Be able to develop and maintain efficient office systems according to the requirements of the department


  • Be able to show initiative


  • Be able to work on their own


  • Ability to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance









Qualifications & Training



Essential




  • 5 GCSE (grade C or above) including Maths and English Language (or equivalent)


  • An ability to work at NVQ level 3 or equivalent





Desirable




  • ILM Level 2


  • A recognised IT qualification such as ECDL or CLAIT












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.













Employer details


Employer name


Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT


Address




Bassetlaw District Hospital


Kilton Hill


Worksop



S81 0BD








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jns9BKneql4 (Opens in a new tab)











Employer details


Employer name


Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT


Address




Bassetlaw District Hospital


Kilton Hill


Worksop



S81 0BD








Employer's website



https://jobsincare.com/job/jns9BKneql4 (Opens in a new tab)