Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is looking for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The successful candidate will coordinate pharmacy operations and supervise a team, contributing to person-centred care. A passion for service development and good leadership skills are essential. Applicants need GCSEs in Maths and English and a NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or willingness to pursue one. Minimum salary ranges from £27,898 to £30,615, with a strong emphasis on training and development.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE in Mathematics and English grade C or above.
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or willing to work towards.
• Experience working in a dispensary area of a hospital pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the safe and effective flow of work through the dispensary.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate pharmacy team members.
• Assist in training of pharmacy staff.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team Player

Organisational Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Education

GCSE in Mathematics

GCSE in English

NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

ILM Level 2 qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our pharmacy team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

We are looking for a progressive and proactive individual with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.

As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant within the pharmacy team, you will have the opportunity to develop a truly excellent, person-centred care pharmacy service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Particularly key to the role will be the multi-disciplinary engagement and coordinating the safe and effective flow of work through the dispensary.

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

Main duties of the job

Responsible for coordinating the safe and effective flow of work through the dispensary ensuring all people involved in the process, are provided with necessary information to ensure that patient's medication supply needs are met, under the direction of the Senior Pharmacy Technician. Actively manage, supervise and co-ordinate pharmacy team members including staff appraisal, work allocation, sickness and annual leave management. Assist in training of pharmacy staff working in the dispensary and satellite pharmacy areas. Operate pharmacy systems to carry out tasks in an accurate, timely manner, provide administrative and clerical support for dispensary related work. Including being lead responsible person to facilitate the use of the pharmacy tracker system ensuring a safe, efficient pharmacy service is provided while delivering the highest quality care. Assist in recruitment of staff, delivery of KPIs, production of rotas and production of reports using the pharmacy tracker system and Work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assist in management and delivery of near patient medicines management to inpatients across BCUHB sites. You will be given opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills further through development supported by our friendly, experienced team.

About us

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English grade C or above.
• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or a willingness to work towards
• Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 2 qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
• Support staff accuracy checking qualification, or willing to work towards.

Experience

• Has worked in a dispensary area of a hospital pharmacy department.
• Experience of leading a team, training and mentoring staff.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment. Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work to targets.

Skills and Attributes

• Team Player.
• Ability to organise rotas and prioritise workloads, manage own time/tasks and those of others.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
• Aware of own limitations.
• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,898 to £30,615 a yearper annum pro rata