Pharmacy Assistant

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Job summary

BCUHB North Wales, based at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, is recruiting a Pharmacy Assistant to support Goods-Receipt & Distribution. The role requires self-motivation, attention to SOPs, and a willingness to undertake the Buttercups Stock Management course.

Hours are full-time (37.5 per week) with rotational weekends/bank holidays. Welsh language skills are desirable, with English or Welsh speakers welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work in partnership with patients and colleagues to achieve the best health outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communications

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

Main area Pharmacy Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Rotational weekend/Bank Holiday) Job ref 050-ACS840-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Pharmacy Department Ysbyty Gwynedd Town Bangor Salary £26,300 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

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 . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of 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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

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 . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• 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

• Working as part of a team
• Pharmacy, experience in hospital, community or other

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.