About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a pharmacy support worker to join our friendly pharmacy team working from the Community Hospitals in the Central Area of BCU, including Llandudno Hospital. The post holder will be required to assist with the dispensing and supply of medication as well as the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines in the pharmacy department and on wards in the hospitals. Duties also include supporting other areas of pharmacy at ward level supporting the ward-based pharmacy teams.
If you are a proactive, organised team player we'd love to hear from you. This post would suit somebody with a hospital pharmacy background, or with community pharmacy experience wishing to make a move into the hospital environment. All training will be provided.
Full-time, part-time, and school-hours working patterns will be considered and we encourage flexible working
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
Main duties of the job
You must have either successfully achieved the relevant units of pharmacy services skills NVQ level 2 (QCF) or the relevant units of a GPhC accredited training programme of equivalent level to pharmacy service skills NVQ level 2 (QCF). You should have experience of working as a qualified dispenser with good communication & organisational skills and experience of using computer systems for dispensing, stock control and word processing.
Please read the job description and person specification for more details and tell us in your application how you meet the essential criteria for this post as this will be the basis for short listing applicants.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Alys McKeown
Job title
Senior Pharmacy Technician Community Hospitals
Email address
Alys [email protected]
Additional contact information
Alys McKeown
Senior Pharmacy Technician Community Hospitals
Alys [email protected]
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 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or gain in agreed timeframe. Skills , knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 NVQ or gain in agreed timeframe Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions. Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS.
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent. Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice. Good knowledge of drug stock management or stock control
Experience Essential
Working experience in Pharmacy and Dispensing
Desirable
Working experience in a Hospital Pharmacy. Working experience on a Hospital Ward.
Aptitude and Abilities Skills Essential
Ability to communicate with patients. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to make logical decisions e.g. setting stock levels.
Desirable
The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level.
Personal Qualities Essential
Able to work in a team Able to work using own initiative. Positive attitude towards personal/self-development Commitment to training
Circumstances Essential
Flexible to meet service demands. Participate in departmental weekend and bank holiday rotas.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Llandudno Hospital
Hospital Road
Llandudno
LL301LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)