Assistant Technical Officer (Clinical)

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a pharmacy assistant to receive, interpret and dispense prescriptions in line with SOPs. You will handle ward stock management and goods receipts within the pharmacy department.

We welcome candidates with hospital experience or willingness to train, and Welsh language skills are desirable. You will join a supportive team, with opportunities to learn and develop in a modern hospital setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willing to work towards.
• Able to communicate with patients and staff.
• Well motivated.
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service; hospital experience preferred.
• Storekeeping or pharmacy-related experience desirable.
• Aseptic/dispensary experience and attention to detail.
• Able to perform simple arithmetic without a calculator.
• Basic IT skills (data input).
• Welsh Language - Level 1 desirable.
• Familiar with SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Receive, interpret, dispense and hand out prescriptions in line with SOPs.
• Undertake the order, issue and receipt of medication on wards to maintain ward stock.
• Goods receipt of drugs and other pharmaceuticals into the pharmacy department.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Verbal/Written communication

Welsh language

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Are you looking to work somewhere inspiring? Do you want to make a difference to patients every day? If the answer is yes, then you will want to work with us in the Pharmacy team at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff.,

• To receive, interpret, dispense and hand out prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures.
• To undertake the order, issue and receipt of medication on wards/day units to maintain ward stock.
• Goods receipt of drugs and other pharmaceuticals into the pharmacy department

Work under the professional & clinical supervision of the pharmacy team ensuring to follow standard operating procedures at all times, You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

We will train you in all aspects of the role, so whilst hospital pharmacy experience is welcomed, it is not essential. We are looking for the right candidate, who is team player and eager to learn. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent OR willing to work towards, Evidence of recent development (e.g. skills updating)
• Able to communicate with patients and staff
• Well motivated
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, Hospital experience
• Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail, Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic/dispensary experience, Attention to detail
• Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)
• Good verbal/written communication skills, Welsh Language - Level 1
• Familiar with working to SOPs

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027--an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life. Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide. Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other--ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve. If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.