Pharmacy Dispensing Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Penrhos Garnedd; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Ysbyty Gwynedd seeks bank pharmacy dispensers to help dispense and supply medications and manage stock in the hospital pharmacy and on wards. You will support ward-based teams and assist with storage and processing of medicines.

Previous hospital experience is beneficial; full training is provided. Welsh language is desirable, but all English/Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent.
• GPhC-accredited training equivalent to NVQ 2.
• Hospital pharmacy experience desirable but training provided.
• Welsh language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dispensing and supply of medication.
• Handle receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines.
• Support ward-based pharmacy teams and other areas of pharmacy.

Skills

Welsh language (desirable)

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF)

GPhC-accredited training equivalent to NVQ 2

Job description

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.

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., 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.

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.

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