Pharmacy Assistant - Stores and Distribution

Job Overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

The Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Glan Clwyd Hospital plays a crucial role in providing services directly to wards, theatres, departments, and clinics across the Central IHC area of BCUHB, and is now looking for a self-motivated, patient- and service-focused individual to join the team as a Pharmacy Assistant.

Main duties of the job

Working within the pharmacy, you will carry out a wide range of tasks including the receipt, storage, distribution, and disposal of medicines, as well as supporting the accuracy of stock levels and using pharmacy IT systems to process requests efficiently. You’ll need to have good organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately. While previous experience is desirable, it’s not essential — full training will be provided. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is required.

We’re looking for the right personal qualities as much as experience. If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to play a key part in our team, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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/or Knowledge

Essential criteria

GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English Language NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy services or willingness to undertake and achieve NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of appointment

Experience

Essential criteria

Working as part of a team

Desirable criteria

Pharmacy experience in hospital, community or other Customer service experience

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

Good written and verbal communication skills Work within own limitations Basic knowledge of computer systems Positive approach to personal development

Desirable criteria

Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems Knowledge of handling hazardous substances safely Dispensing

Values

Essential Criteria

Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace Ability to adapt to change and work well alone and as part of a team

Other

Essential criteria

Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services, as necessary