Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution

NHS; Wales; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing the distribution of medicines and ensuring accurate stock levels while providing essential support to various departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to service excellence. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in pharmacy. Join a supportive environment that values personal development and teamwork, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• GCSE pass in Maths and English is essential.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of medicines.
• Support stock level accuracy and process requests using IT systems.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English Language

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Tools

Pharmacy IT Systems

Computer Systems

Job description

Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution

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 an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO).

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.

About us

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

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
• Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other

Aptitude and Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Work within own limitations
• Basic knowledge of computer systems
• Positive approach to personal development
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
• Knowledge of handling hazardous substances safely
• Dispensing

Values

• Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
• Ability to adapt to change and work well alone and as part of a team

Other

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.