Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary Services
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
To assemble and dispense in-patient, outpatient and discharge medication and to process controlled drug requisitions. To participate in the ward based medicines management service, assessing patients' own medication and organising supplies. To support the Pharmacy Procurement Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services. To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines at all times. To work as part of a team and also independently, using your own initiative to deal with routine enquiries e.g. availability and supply of medicines to wards and/or patients, referring to a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist when necessary. Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join the pharmacy team at Prince Charles Hospital. Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high quality, patient-focused medicines management service. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients. We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role. Applicants must possess GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent qualifications to enable enrolment on NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences if they do not already possess. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve. 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
GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards Experience
Previous work experience within healthcare Attributes
Accurate and methodical Basic IT skills 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services Lead
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Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
To assemble and dispense in-patient, outpatient and discharge medication and to process controlled drug requisitions. To participate in the ward based medicines management service, assessing patients' own medication and organising supplies. To support the Pharmacy Procurement Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services. To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines at all times. To work as part of a team and also independently, using your own initiative to deal with routine enquiries e.g. availability and supply of medicines to wards and/or patients, referring to a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist when necessary. Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join the pharmacy team at Prince Charles Hospital. Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high quality, patient-focused medicines management service. You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients. We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role. Applicants must possess GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent qualifications to enable enrolment on NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences if they do not already possess. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve. 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
GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards Experience
Previous work experience within healthcare Attributes
Accurate and methodical Basic IT skills 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. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services Lead
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