Pharmacy Assistant - Vaccine Service

Temple B'nai Abraham; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Wales is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join its pharmacy team. The role involves managing vaccine stock, participating in medicines management, and supporting pharmacy logistics. Ideal candidates will have essential communication and organizational skills, and work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy. Excellent training and career growth are offered within a diverse workplace dedicated to patient care.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Applicants must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• English and Mathematics GCSE to a level C or above is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manage vaccine stock for delivery across CTM UHB.
• Participate in the ward based medicines management service.
• Support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in purchasing and distribution.
• Travel across sites including spending time in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences

English and Mathematics GCSE level C or above

Job description

Overview

To assemble and manage vaccine stock for delivery across CTM UHB. In addition there will be a need to manage and assemble stock for wholesale customers and to process controlled drug requisitions. All assembling and dispensing work is checked.

To participate in the ward based medicines management service, assessing patients own medicines, and organising supplies.

To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services including vaccination services and wholesale dealership of prescription medication.

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer has become available to join the pharmacy team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The post holder will be expected to travel across sites including spending time in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.

Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and this role is an opportunity to develop further to support the Pharmacy staff working in all areas of Pharmacy. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high quality, patient focused medicines management services.

You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service including the vaccination service and WDA contract.

We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role.

Applicants must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences. English and Mathematics GCSE to a level C or above is essential.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Waless largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTMs location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiffs vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy Our Health, Our Future focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, youll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

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