Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Glan Clwyd Hospital in Wales is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to join the Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team. The role covers receipt, storage, distribution and disposal of medicines, with emphasis on stock accuracy and efficient IT-aided requests.

Full training will be provided; travel between sites is required. Welsh language ability is desirable, and both Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willing to achieve within 12 months.
• Experience working in a team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receipt, storage, distribution and disposal of medicines.
• Support stock level accuracy and use pharmacy IT systems to process requests.
• Travel between sites as required and provide reliable service.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational ability

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services

Job description

Job Overview

The Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Glan Clwyd Hospital plays a crucial role in providing services directly to wards, theatres, departments, and clinics across the Central IHC area of BCUHB, and is now looking for a self-motivated, patient- and service-focused individual to join the team as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Main duties of the job

Working within the pharmacy, you will carry out a wide range of tasks including the receipt, storage, distribution, and disposal of medicines, as well as supporting the accuracy of stock levels and using pharmacy IT systems to process requests efficiently. You’ll need to have good organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately. While previous experience is desirable, it’s not essential — full training will be provided. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is required.

We’re looking for the right personal qualities as much as experience. If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to play a key part in our team, we’d love to hear from you.

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

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

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other


• Customer service experience

Aptitude And Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Organisational ability


• IT literate / Keyboard skills


• Positive approach to personal development

Values

• Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace


• Ability to adapt to change and work well alone and as part of a team


• Good interpersonal skills

Other

• Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services, as necessary