Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious bank pharmacy dispensers to join our busy hospital pharmacy team at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The post holder will assist with the dispensing and supply of medication as well as the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines in the pharmacy department and on wards in the hospital, plus ward-based support.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills.
• Skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to Level 3 NVQ or as agreed.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills including calculations, percentages, decimals, fractions.
• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and supply of medication and with stock control.
• Receive, store and stock medicines in the pharmacy department and on wards.
• Support ward-based pharmacy teams and other areas of pharmacy as required.

Skills

Good numeracy

Good literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Service Skills (QCF) or equivalent

GPhC accredited training programme equivalent to NVQ2

Tools

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious bank pharmacy dispensers to join our busy hospital pharmacy team. Previous hospital experience would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a bank pharmacy dispensers to join our friendly pharmacy team at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

The post holder will be required to assist with the dispensing and supply of medication as well as the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines in the pharmacy department and on wards in the hospital. Duties also include supporting other areas of pharmacy at ward level supporting the ward based pharmacy teams.

If you are a proactive, organised team player we'd love to hear from you. This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a move into the hospital environment. All training will be provided.

You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF).

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

Job responsibilities

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

Application form/Interview

• GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or gain in agreed time frame.
• Skills , knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 NVQ or gain in agreed timeframe
• Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions
• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

Application form and Interview

• General Dispensing
• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

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.

£26,813 to £27,890 a yearper annum pro rata