Pharmacy Homecare and Purchasing Assistant

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 February 2026

Are you an experienced pharmacy assistant who is able to perform a wide range of pharmacy services to deliver best possible care for patients?

If you are, we would like to hear from you - the MSE Pharmacy Homecare and Procurement Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic, pro‑active and motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join their Basildon department.

Managed by the Lead Purchasing Technician, the post holder will undertake all administrative duties associated with homecare and procurement.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

• Managing Homecare Mailbox
• Printing and processing homecare invoices
• Ensuring timely invoicing of medication orders
• Managing off contract claims with suppliers
• Reviewing outstanding orders and escalating before current stock is exhausted
• Maintaining relationships with hospitals suppliers from a range of companies
• Assist and resolve supplier invoice queries
• Purchasing experience is desirable but not essential

You should have excellent communication & interpersonal skills; be motivated, flexible, adaptable and able to work well in an environment of change and transition.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

• GCSE a to C Maths and English or equivalent
• NHS experience
• Experience in purchasing
• Experience in homecare

• Knowledge of Excel, keyboard skills and ability to learn new systems

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)