About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant to join our pharmacy team at Velindre Cancer Services. We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and forward-thinking individual to join our friendly and dynamic pharmacy department. This varied and rewarding role will support safe, efficient and effective delivery of procurement and distribution services, contributing to high-quality patient care across the organisation.
The successful candidate will support the Senior Pharmacy Technician in Procurement and Distribution with the training and development of pharmacy assistants undertaking in house competencies and NVQ qualifications in line with current standards. In addition, the role will involve supporting automation maintenance and troubleshooting, systems such as our automated dispensing cabinets, and within the new Cancer centre the new pharmacy robot.
This role also offers excellent opportunities for career development, including progression within the dispensary as an accredited checking assistant. There will also be opportunities to work at ward level, engaging directly with patients and supporting medicine optimisation and discharge services to enhance patient care and experience.
If you're enthusiastic, motivated, committed to deliver a high- quality service and are eager to develop your skills within a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The role involves supervising junior staff, supporting training, and ensuring compliance with legal, professional, organisational standards and local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Manage the ordering, receiving, and invoicing of pharmaceutical stock.
Liaise with suppliers to resolve stock issues and ensure timely deliveries
Coordinate stock management issues in conjunction with relevant pharmacy professionals
Maintain procurement records and support cost-effective purchasing
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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.
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.
Person Specification
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Experience Essential
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Qualifications Essential
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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 Velindre Cancer Centre
Address Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road, Whitchurch
Cardiff
CF14 2TL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)