Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

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

Job summary

BCUHB North Wales is seeking enthusiastic pharmacy dispensers to join the hospital pharmacy team at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Full training will be provided and previous hospital experience is beneficial but not essential.

Candidates must be able to work as part of a proactive team, with good numeracy and literacy skills, and be prepared to complete NVQ level 2 or an equivalent GPhC programme.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and supply of medication in hospital pharmacy and on wards.
• Receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines in the pharmacy department and on wards.
• Support ward-based pharmacy teams and other areas of pharmacy.

Skills

Proactive

Organised

Team player

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences

GPhC accredited training programme equivalent to NVQ Level 2

Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Overview

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

Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not possess the the NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences but will be paid at Band 3 Annexe 21 rate until they have achieved the required qualifications and experience.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a pharmacy support worker 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.

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.

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.

Person specification

Application form/Interview

Essential Criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

Application form and Interview

Essential Criteria

• General Dispensing

Desirable criteria

• ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice