Pharmacy Logistics Assistant

NHS; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pontyclun seeks an enthusiastic Pharmacy Assistant to join their team at Royal Glamorgan Hospital. Responsibilities include processing medication orders, stock control, and participating in a weekend rota. Applicants should possess GCSEs in Maths and English and be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. This is a part-time, permanent position offering a salary of £24,833 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Willingness to achieve NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within agreed timescale.
• Experience of distribution/stock control systems.
• Previous pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pharmacy Logistics duties, including processing medication stock orders.
• Provide a ward top-up service and replenish automated medication storage cabinets.
• Participate in the regular portering weekend rota.

Skills

Following procedures

Basic computer literacy

Time management

Accurate and methodical approach

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

The successful candidate will have evidence of a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

If not already held, they will be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within an agreed timescale, which will mean doing a proportion of work in your own time in order to achieve this.

Responsibilities

You will carry out a whole range of Pharmacy Logistics duties including processing medication stock orders, providing a ward top up service, replenishment of our automated medication storage cabinets at ward level, stock control, goods receiving/storekeeping and delivery of medication to our wards and departments.

You will be expected to work effectively as part of our dedicated team. You should be willing to work in a flexible manner and be able to undertake the full remit of the role.

Applicants must have an accurate and methodical approach to tasks as well as being conscientious, responsible and reliable, and have the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.

Participation in the regular portering weekend rota and bank holidays are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• Maths and English at GCSE or equivalent level.
• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services (or willingness to achieve within agreed timescale).

Experience

• Experience of distribution/stock control systems.
• Previous pharmacy experience.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment.

Skills

• Ability to follow procedures and work to processes.
• Standard keyboard skills with basic computer literacy.
• Able to organise and manage own time/tasks.
• Accurate and methodical in approach to tasks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any prior criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Location

Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, CF72 8XR.

Employer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Website: https://joinctm.wales/

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-ACS302-1125