Pharmacy Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd is recruiting an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to support Goods-Receipt & Distribution. You will work as part of a friendly team, handling stock and general duties in NHS Wales.

You will be trained in Buttercups Stock Management and must follow SOPs, codes of conduct, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safe patient care. Welsh language skills are desirable but English speakers welcome.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supply medicines, wound care products, diagnostic reagents, nutritional products and disinfectants held as stock on wards and in departments of the Health Board.
• Ordering and receipt of medicines and general goods into the pharmacy department.
• Dispensary receptionist and support duties.
• Over labelling of manufacturers' original packs in batches according to SOPs.
• To comply with Code of Conduct and SOPs and security requirements at all times.
• Work with patients and health/social care colleagues to achieve best outcomes.
• Undertake a range of clerical and administrative tasks to support smooth operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job Overview

Join our outstanding Pharmacy team!

The Pharmacy Department in Ysbyty Gwynedd is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to support us in the Goods-Receipt & Distribution areas of the service. This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, committed team and learn new skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. As the successful candidate you will need to be self-motivated, able to concentrate on detailed tasks and understand the importance of working to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

We will support you in completing the Buttercups Stock Management course; if you do not already have this or an equivalent.

Standard NHS conditions of service apply.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Provide pharmacy support services including:

• Supply of medicines, wound care products, diagnostic reagents, nutritional products and disinfectants held as stock on wards and in departments of the Health Board.
• Ordering and receipt of medicines and general goods into the pharmacy department.
• Dispensary receptionist and support duties.
• Over labelling of manufacturers' original packs in batches according to Standard Operating Procedures ( SOP ).
• To comply with Code of Conduct and work within BCUHB's identified policies, protocols and guidelines and comply with the security requirements at all times.
• Work in partnership with patients, other health and social care colleagues and services internal and external to BCUHB, as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for service users.
• To undertake a range of clerical and administrative tasks which contribute to the smooth running and efficiency of the Healthcare Services.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Working as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Pharmacy, experience in hospital, community or other
• Customer service experience