Pharmacy Assistant Position at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board- Apply now

jobs pharmaguidelines; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Wales is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant for its Technical Services Team. In this full-time role, you will prepare essential medications, including anti-cancer therapy, in a controlled environment. The position offers comprehensive training and the chance to contribute to high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Must undergo NVQ Level 2 training and a Pre and In-process accuracy checking course.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various injectable medications aseptically, ensuring accurate ingredient measurement.
• Maintain high standards of discipline and work efficiently under supervision.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Aseptic Preparation

Job description

Job Details

Posting Date: 21 February 2024

Salary: £23,159.00 to £24,701.00 per year

Additional Salary Information: £23,159.00 – £24,701.00 a year

Hours: Full time

Closing Date: 17 March 2024

Location: Newport, NP20 2UB

Company: NHS Jobs

Job Type: Permanent

Job Reference: H9040-24-0363

Job Summary:

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, committed to safe, high-quality care, is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to join its Technical Services Team. The Production Unit focuses on aseptic preparation, development, and supply of patient-centered medicines. The role includes preparing injectable systemic anti-cancer therapy and parenteral nutrition for neonatal and adult patients. The Transforming Access to Medicines (TRAMS) NHS Wales programme aims to establish a shared Pharmacy Technical Service, creating a Centralised Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Service across Wales.

The successful applicant will undergo NVQ Level 2 in Aseptic Preparation and a Pre and In-process accuracy checking course.

Main Duties:

• Enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Assistant for a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Aseptically prepare various injectable medications, ensuring accuracy in ingredient measurement.
• Work efficiently, following procedures, either independently or under supervision.
• Maintain high standards of discipline and attention to detail due to the critical nature of the work.

Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

About Us:

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization dedicated to caring. With a workforce of over 16,000, it provides integrated acute, primary, and community care to a population of 650,000. The health board offers a benefits package, extensive training, flexible working, and a commitment to promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to enhance care closer to home and provide high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.