Senior Purchasing Officer Homecare - Pharmacy Distribution Centre

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Purchasing Officer to join our growing Pharmacy Homecare Medicines Team. You will be based within the NHSGGC Pharmacy Distribution Centre (PDC) purchasing office and will assist the Homecare Specialist Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Higher Level in the governance and provision of the service. Working alongside our established Senior Purchasing Officer, you will be directly responsible for the coordination and supervision of the wider PDC homecare medicines team, ensuring patients receive timely supplies of medication at home. This role is not patient‑facing but is entirely focused on delivering patient‑centred care.

Responsibilities

The PDC is a modern, high‑volume, state‑of‑the‑art facility responsible for the automated procurement and distribution of all medicines and vaccines across hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies in the region, including Argyll & Bute in NHS Highland. We have three key operational areas at the PDC:

• Unit F Warehouse
• Unit F Office Team, which includes the Purchasing and Homecare teams
• Unit C Vaccine Holding Centre

Within the warehouse, 10 automated robots support the accurate and efficient distribution of medicines, ensuring timely delivery to meet clinical need across all service areas. As one of the largest automated hospital pharmacy projects in the UK, we use cutting‑edge robotic systems to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Working Pattern

• This is a permanent post
• Working 36 hours per week
• Hours are Monday to Friday, negotiable, 5/7 whole week working and participation in our Public Holiday rota
• You will be based within Pharmacy Distribution Centre (PDC)

Qualifications

• General education, basic numeracy and literacy skills (3 Standard Grade qualifications or equivalent, including English and Maths)
• Comprehensive IT and typing skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Commitment to working towards achievement of relevant SVQ qualifications
• Experience in a purchasing, healthcare, pharmacy or customer‑facing role
• Experience of stock management
• Experience of leading and managing staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Minimum of 27 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce we employ and welcome applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Lynne Harrison, Pharmacy Technician Specialist Homecare – lynne.harrison2@nhs.scot or 0141 347 8965.

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