Senior Assistant Technical Officer (Clinical)

Velindre University NHS Trust; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cardiff is looking for a Pharmacy team member to dispense medications, maintain stock, and support patients. The ideal candidate will possess NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or be willing to work towards it. Teamwork and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers training and varies between clinical and procurement environments, with a supportive team atmosphere. Flexibility for weekend and bank holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services.
• Evidence of recent skills development.
• Ability to communicate with patients and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive, interpret, dispense and hand out prescriptions according to procedures.
• Order, issue and receipt medication to maintain ward stock.
• Goods receipt of drugs into the pharmacy department.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent

Job description

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 our cutting-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 1994, 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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Qualifications and / or Knowledge

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

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• Any recent training with regard to pharmacy or healthcare

Experience

Essential criteria

• Hospital experience
• Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail

Desirable criteria

• Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic / dispensary experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Attention to detail
• Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)
• Good verbal / written communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language – Level 1
• Familiar with working to SOPs

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