Pharmacy Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Wales is seeking a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer to join the Patient Services team. The role involves assembling and dispensing medications, handling routine inquiries, and supporting pharmacy logistics. The ideal candidate has strong communication and organizational skills, and will work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This position includes excellent in-house training and the chance to develop professionally within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a willingness to develop new skills.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and dispense medications following standard procedures.
• Handle inquiries from healthcare staff and patients.
• Participate in the ward-based medicines management service after accreditation.
• Train new staff and students.
• Support pharmacy logistics and distribution services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Overview

The medicines management directorate at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer to join the Patient Services team. We are committed to the development of our staff and can offer excellent in house training where you will be supported and encouraged to further develop your skills in new and diverse roles. Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and these new roles will be developed further to support the Pharmacy staff working at ward level. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver high quality, patient focused medicines management services.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and dispensing in-patient, outpatient and take home medication and processing controlled drug requisitions following standard dispensary operating procedures.
• Dealing with routine enquiries from health care staff and patients.
• Participation in the ward based medicines management service following successful completion of an accreditation Programme.
• Participation in the training of new staff and students.
• Supporting Pharmacy logistics in providing a safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
• Working both as part of a team, independently and using your own initiative is essential for this role.

Requirements / Qualifications

• You must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated and willing to develop with new ways of working. Attention to detail and being able to work well under pressure are also essential.
• You would be required to work towards the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services if you do not already have this qualification.

About CTM University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: We listen, learn, and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We work together as one team.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.