Pharmacy Procurement Credit Controller; KA

Overview

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NHS Lothian Pharmacy & Medicines Service

Pharmacologistics Team (Lauriston Building)

Band 3 | 1.0 WTE | 37 Hours

£28,011 £ 30,230

(including public holidays commitment)

Looking for your next challenge in healthcare? Join our supportive pharmacy team, develop skills, and help deliver proficient, effective patient care.

About The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic motivated individual with a background in invoicing and credit control to join an established team as a Pharmacy Procurement Credit Controller.

The Purchasing and Invoicing team is establishing a centralised function to enhance efficiency and consistency across all purchasing and invoicing activities in NHS Lothian. Our team consists of pharmacy technicians and administrative staff, working together to ensure the safe provision of medicines. Your role will involve work closely with suppliers, finance and pharmacy teams to ensure prompt invoice payment.

Why Join Us?

Role

When you join NHS Lothian’s Pharmacy & Medicines Service, you will be joining a team that values professional growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s why this role could be perfect for you:

• Career Development:
  Gain skills through structured training and expand your scope of practice.
• Supportive Environment:
  Work with a friendly, professional team that is committed to helping you succeed.
• Impactful Work:
  Contribute to the efficient supply of medicines, directly supporting high-quality patient care.

About You

Essential Qualifications and

Experience:

• Attention to detail, organisation skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• You will be expected to work under your own initiative on a day-to-day basis and within pre-determined schedules.
• Qualifications:
  • SCQF Level 7 e.g. SVQ level 3 or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Foundation or evidence of equivalent knowledge and skills.
  • Experience in invoice validation/credit control

Personal values should align with NHS Lothian’s core values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility.

About NHS Lothian

NHS Lothian serves a population of 900,000 across Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As Scotland’s second-largest health system, we are one of…