Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llanfaredd; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The post offers a fixed term role at 30 hours per week. There is flexibility available regarding how many days these hours are worked over.

Responsibilities

• To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board working within Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in rota for general stores and distribution activities to include ward deliveries, stock management and receipt/storage of goods.
• Support the administration function of the Medicines Management team as and when needed.
• Travel between sites in Powys will be necessary on occasion.

Support and Development

You will be supported by an experienced Medicines Management Team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, MM nurses, pharmacy assistants and administration staff. You will be a highly valued member of the team and we will provide ongoing personal development and training opportunities. All duties will be supervised by qualified staff. The opportunity to achieve NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and training will be given to the post holder and is essential for the role.

About Powys Teaching Health Board

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Language and Applications

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.