Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Velindre University NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust seeks a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to join their Pharmacy team in Cardiff. Candidates will work in various areas including clinical services and medicine distribution, providing opportunities to gain diverse experience. Ideally, applicants should have an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to pursue it, as well as a commitment to team collaboration and patient care.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services if not already qualified.
• Evidence of recent development in pharmacy or healthcare.
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Responsibilities

• Receive, interpret, dispense and hand out prescriptions.
• Maintain ward stock by ordering, issuing, and receiving medication.
• Work under professional supervision to follow standard operating procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

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Senior Assistant Technical Officer, Cardiff

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Client:

Velindre University NHS Trust

Location:

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job overview

Are you looking to work somewhere inspiring? Do you want to make a difference to patients every day? If the answer is yes, then you will want to work with us in the Pharmacy team at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff.

We are a busy and friendly department. There will be plenty of variety in this job and you may spend time in our Clinical, Medicines@Home and procurement & distribution services. A typical day may consist of dispensing medicines for patients, topping-up stocked medication on wards or processing prescriptions for our care closer to home settings.

We will train you in all aspects of the role, so whilst hospital pharmacy experience is welcomed, it is not essential. We are looking for the right candidate, who is team player and eager to learn.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.

Main duties of the job

• To receive, interpret, dispense and hand out prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures.
• To undertake the order, issue and receipt of medication on wards/day units to maintain ward stock.
• Goods receipt of drugs and other pharmaceuticals into the pharmacy department

Work under the professional & clinical supervision of the pharmacy team ensuring to follow standard operating procedures at all times

Working for our organisation

Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent OR willing to work towards

Other

• Evidence of recent development (e.g. skills updating)
• Able to communicate with patients and staff
• Well motivated
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
• Any recent training with regard to pharmacy or healthcare

Experience

• Hospital experience
• Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail
• Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic/dispensary experience

Aptitude and Abilities

• Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)