About this role
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual with an interest in pharmacy technical services
The successful candidate will become part of a small but busy team in our licensed unit within the Pharmacy Department in NPTH providing pharmaceuticals to our customers across Wales and England.
Neath Port Talbot Hospital is just 10 minutes from Aberavon Beach (2026 Seaside Award Winner).
Previous pharmacy experience is preferred. Applicants will be expected to undergo training and successfully achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services following appointment.
This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Main duties of the job
Assisting in the general routine work aspects of the storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals purchased.
Carrying out accurate receipt of new stock and accurate distribution of pre-packed and over-labelled pharmaceuticals.
Compliance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 Knowledge Essential
GCSE A to C grade or equivalent in Mathematics and English
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy technical services
Experience Essential
Previous successful experience of working in a hospital or community pharmacy
Skills and Attributes Essential
Carry out verbal and written instructions accurately and plan own workload Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written. Work to a full range of local pharmacy codes and procedures. Use Microsoft Office and have basic keyboard skills Undertake all manual handling duties e.g. pushing trolleys containing loads up to 50kg and manual handling of boxes up to 15kg individually.
Other Criteria Essential
Ability to travel across the required geographical area or to work flexibly where this is necessary for service delivery. Work autonomously and work effectively as part of a team. Good attention to detail, in order to select, label and dispense medicines accurately. Recognises need for sensitive and confidential handling of patient related information. Cope with emotional demands of patient involvement. Concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions.
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 Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Baglan Way
Port Talbot
SA12 7BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)