About this role
Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 10 MONTHS TOMEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE
Are you looking for an exciting and unique experience? An opportunity has arisen with Powys Teaching Health Board for a Pharmacy assistant to join our Community Services Pharmacy Team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about patient care and wants to improve patient services to join us to work within our pharmacy team, supporting our community and community hospitals.
You will be supported by experienced Medicines Management Team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, MM nurses, pharmacy assistants and administration staff. You will be a highly valued member of the team and we will provide ongoing personal development and training opportunities. All duties will be supervised by qualified staff. The opportunity to achieve NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and training will be given to the post holder and is essential for the role.
Main duties of the job
To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board working within Standard Operating Procedures.
Participate in rota for general stores and distribution activities to include ward deliveries, stock management and receipt/storage of goods.
Support the administration function of the Medicines Management team as and when needed.
Travel between sites in Powys will be necessary on occasion.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 [email protected]
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Job description 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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or Knowledge Essential
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Grade C or above A commitment to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services to attain within 1 year of employment
Desirable
Driver's license
Experience Essential
Previous experience of working in a team Competent keyboard skills
Desirable
Previous experience of working in a pharmacy or other healthcare environment
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Ability to understand and adhere to Powys Teaching Health Board Policies and Procedures Able to lift and move pharmacy and fluids boxes on a regular basis Good verbal communication skills Able to deal sensitively and confidentially with personal patient information Able to work as part of a team and able to take direction Self-motivated Able to work under pressure
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh
Other Essential
The job will require frequent travel across Powys. The candidate will need to have the means to travel across the county
Desirable
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board
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United Kingdom
Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)