About this role
Job summary
If you are committed to a role which supports patient care, provides you with an opportunity to develop your skills, and is different every day, this Pharmacy Assistant role may be just right for you!
The pharmacy provides a high-quality medicines service, supplying medication to a variety of patients and wards/departments at The Grange University Hospital (GUH), the majority of which is processed by our automated robot dispensing system.
The role will involve dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, restocking and optimisation of pharmacy robotic storage and being part of the wider pharmacy team in providing a medicines management service at ward level. The role will be Monday - Friday, but there will be a need for weekend working on a rotational basis.
We would encourage an informal visit. If this role sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you and receive your application!
This post is a fixed term/secondment for 10 months until 31st March 2027 to cover maternity leave. 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To carry out the accurate dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to patients, wards, departments, hospitals and clinics served by The Grange University Hospital (GUH). To carry out the accurate distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, receipt of new stock into the department, the assembly of emergency kits, the preparation of pharmaceuticals and the accurate supply of basic non pharmaceutical information to clients. To use the pharmacy and other computer systems in order to carry out all tasks in an accurate and efficient manner. To assist in the delivery of a near patient medicines management service to in patients admitted to wards at GUH. This will include tasks such as the assessment of patient's own drugs for inpatient use and discharge supply.
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 Knowledge Essential
Good Standard of Secondary Education Vocational/NVQ level 3 or equivalent training Knowledge of Pharmacy procedures
Desirable
GCSE at C grade or above in Maths, English and science or equivalent qualifications Current knowledge of hospital Pharmacy practice GPhC accredited Pharmacy Assistant accuracy checking qualification
Experience Essential
Recent experience in job providing a service /supply function
Desirable
Working experience in Pharmacy
Aptitudes and Abilities Essential
Organisational abilities Attention to detail Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator Good verbal and written communications skills Computer literate Motivated approach to work Able to work well as part of a team and independently Ability to make logical decisions e.g., setting stock levels
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Values Essential
Good inter-personal skills Highly motivated approach to work Flexible to the needs of the service and adaptable to changing demands and situations. Good with patients
Other Essential
Conscientious approach to work Reliable to meet the needs of the service
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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address The Grange University Hospital
Cwmbran
NP44 8YN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)