Widening Access, Equality, Careers & OD Facilitator

TN United Kingdom; Swansea; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity in Pharmacy Aseptics at Singleton Hospital. Join a dedicated team in a licensed aseptic unit, where you'll prepare a variety of injectable medicines, including chemotherapy and clinical trial therapies. This role requires commitment and adaptability, with a focus on high-quality service delivery to patients. You'll manage stock, maintain equipment, and undergo training to achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy experience is recommended.
• Applicants will be expected to achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, monitoring, and maintaining equipment and facilities.
• Assembling batches and orders, and dispensing medicines.

Skills

Pharmacy Codes Adherence

Stock Management

Aseptic Preparation

Education

GCSEs

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Job overview

An excellent opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed, and adaptable individual interested in working in Pharmacy Aseptics.

The successful applicant will join a busy team working within our licensed aseptic unit at Singleton Hospital, providing high-quality services to our Health Board patients. The aseptic unit prepares a wide range of injectable medicines, including cytotoxic chemotherapy, monoclonal antibody therapies, parenteral nutrition, and clinical trial medicines.

Main duties of the job

The role includes cleaning, monitoring and maintaining equipment and facilities, managing stock of medicines and consumables, assembling batches and orders, and the aseptic preparation and dispensing of medicines.

Previous pharmacy experience is recommended. Applicants will be expected to undergo training and achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services following appointment.

Working for our organisation

Swansea Bay University Health Board, established on 1 April 2019, serves approximately 390,000 people in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea. It employs around 12,500 staff and operates three major hospitals: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot. The Health Board also includes community hospitals, primary care resource centres, and provides mental health and learning disabilities services. Morriston Hospital delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.

We are part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), partnering with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University to improve wellbeing and economic prosperity in South West Wales.

For more information, please see our detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification.

Experience

• Previous relevant experience in a pharmacy, healthcare manufacturing, laboratory, or scientific environment.

Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to adhere to a full range of local pharmacy codes and procedures.

Qualifications

• GCSEs as per PS
• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent

Swansea Bay University Health Board encourages bilingualism and welcomes applications from Welsh speakers. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunities under the Equality Act 2010, welcoming applications from all protected groups including age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, disability, pregnancy, maternity, and civil partnership.