Pharmacy Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Penrhos Garnedd; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support goods-receipt and distribution in the Pharmacy Department. The role requires careful attention to SOPs and is open to applicants who can work collaboratively with patients and health colleagues.

The position offers opportunities to learn Buttercups Stock Management and develop new skills in a dynamic NHS environment within Ysbyty Gwynedd.

Qualifications

• Ability to work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Willingness to learn new skills and tasks.
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail.
• Welsh language skills are desirable for this post.

Responsibilities

• Supply medicines and stock on wards and departments.
• Order and receipt of medicines and general goods into the pharmacy department.
• Dispensary receptionist and support duties.

Skills

Stock management

Dispenser support

Attention to detail

Clerical tasks

Education

Buttercups Stock Management course

Job description

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.

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.

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 is p

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme.

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