Pharmacy Assistant
Job summary
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join the Pharmacy team at the Grange University Hospital (GUH) as a Pharmacy Assistant.
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 GUH. Applicants will be expected to be able to have good awareness of stock control and have a high level of computer literacy. To be eligible you must be enthusiastic and self-motivated and should have a good standard of general education.
We are a forward thinking and innovative department. Pharmacy enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board and we deliver clinical services to a wide range of specialities and are committed to the professional development of our strong team. The Health Board has automated pharmacy systems and a comprehensive medicines management service including electronic discharge.
This is a fixed term post until 31 March 2027 cover maternity leave.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be vital in assisting in the control of pharmaceutical stock by:Supporting the Logistics Service, reviewing and creating orders to Pharmaceutical Suppliers and resolving supply issues.Receipting orders from procurement and pharmaceutical suppliers.Checking all pharmaceutical orders against appropriate paperwork.Ensuring delivery notes are passed to the clerical office for matching with a purchase order.Putting all received stock into the correct bin location and ensuring stock rotation to ensure stock is used in a timely manner, reducing waste.Quarantining of all stock and consumables to be tested by Quality Control.Carrying out stock checks of starting materials and consumables to agreed stock levels, including checking of expiry dates
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
- Good Standard of Secondary Education
- Computer Literate
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- GCSE at C grade or above in Maths, English and science or equivalent qualifications
Experience
- Recent experience in job providing a service/ supply function.
Aptitude and Abilities
- Good inter-personal skills
- Organisational abilities
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Values
- Highly motivated
- Flexible to the needs of the service and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable.
- Pleasant disposition
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Grange University Hospital
Llanfrechfa
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/