Pharmacy Assistant

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

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join the dispensary team. You will help with day-to-day dispensing and ensure patients receive their medications promptly.

The role includes reception tasks, stock checks, and courier duties to deliver medicines to wards. Welsh language ability is desirable, and applicants speaking Welsh or English are welcome.

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.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Basic knowledge of computer systems and pharmacy software.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties and ensuring dispensary is adequately stocked.
• Ensure timely collection of pharmacy orders and delivery of pharmaceuticals to wards and departments.
• Undertake general courier duties to support pharmacy operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Accuracy

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Dispensing processes

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a self-motivated, patient/service focused individual to join our existing team of Pharmacy Assistants working within the dispensary.

Facilitating the smooth flow of work through the dispensary making sure all people involved in the process, including patients and staff are provided with necessary information to ensure that patient’s medication supply needs are met as a priority.

You’ll also ensure the timely collection of pharmacy orders and delivery of pharmaceuticals to all wards and departments.

The post holder undertakes general courier duties to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy and moving of bulk products and equipment as required.

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

Main duties of the job

Duties include reception work, ensuring the dispensary is adequately stocked with supplies and some housekeeping duties.

They ensure the timely collection of pharmacy orders and delivery of pharmaceuticals to all wards and departments.

The post holder undertakes general courier duties to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy and moving of bulk products and equipment as required.

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.

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

Person specification

Qualifications And/or Knowledge

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

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of computer systems

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Knowledge of handling hazardous substances safely
• Dispensing