Rotational Pharmacy Assistant

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A health board in Wales seeks a dedicated individual to manage medication distribution and stock within their pharmacy department. The role involves ensuring timely delivery of medications to wards and participating in stock management tasks. Previous experience is essential, and candidates will work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services. Ideal for those committed to professional growth, the position offers access to a leading pension, flexible work, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Previous work experience is essential.
• No formal qualifications are needed but you will be required to work towards NVQ Level 2.
• Commitment to continuous professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock by checking, receiving, and storing medicines.
• Store medicines securely and participate in stock-taking.
• Support pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
• Work within Standard Operating Procedures and good practice guidelines.
• Handle routine inquiries about availability and supply of medicines.
• Dispense prescriptions for inpatient and outpatient medication.
• Receive, unpack, and put away pharmaceutical items.

Skills

Stock management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services)

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will primarily work in the Distribution section of the department, ensuring that medications are sent in a timely and organised manner to wards and departments throughout Princess of Wales Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Stock management is crucial within pharmacy; this involves checking, receiving and storing medicines.
• Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines.
• To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
• To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines.
• To work as part of a team and also work independently, using own initiative to deal with routine enquiries e.g availability and supply of medicines to wards, referring to the Technician or a Pharmacist if necessary.
• To work within the Pharmacy Department at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend.
• Dispenser based activities: receptionist duties, dispensing prescriptions for inpatient, outpatient and discharge medication.
• Store based activities: receipt, unpacking, checking off and putting away deliveries of pharmaceutical items, issue and assembly of stock medication including I.V. fluids; delivery of assembled and dispensed medication to wards and departments.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience is essential.
• No formal qualifications are needed but you will be required to work towards and obtain the Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services), using the in-house training provided, and be committed to continuous professional development.

Benefits & Employer Information

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board 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 Wales's largest employers. Our CTM 2030 Strategy focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth and access to ongoing learning and development.