Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Storekeeper to join the Pharmacy team. The post is a permanent, full time position and is based at Velindre Cancer Centre.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly and highly motivated individual to join our team and assist us in providing a high quality pharmacy service to our patients. Our successful post holder will be flexible, have a commitment to delivering a quality service and be digitally competent. They will share the core values of the organisation, which are to be:
Caring
Respectful and
Accountable
You will be given the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within Velindre Cancer Centre, including undertaking NVQ-level qualification as required. For further information as to the duties of the role, please see the job description.
Main duties of the job
o Goods receipt of drugs and other pharmaceuticals into the pharmacy departmento To undertake the order, issue and receipt of medication on wards/Day units to maintain ward stock.o Maintain a good clean working pharmacy stores environmento Work under the professional & clinical supervision of the pharmacy team ensuring to follow standard operating procedures at all times
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, 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.
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.
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.
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 Knowledge
Essential
- Basic general education
- Willing to complete NVQ or other course as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Managing stock and/or distribution
Desirable
- Experience in hospital or community pharmacy
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Team player, with ability to lead and motivate self and others
- Attention to detail
- Computer literate - Able to use a keyboard
- Ability to prioritise and stay calm during busy periods
- Accuracy
- Methodical
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Familiar with working to SOPs
Other
Essential
- Able to manually handle and life heavy loads or awkward shaped parcels
- Demonstrates commitment to learning the skills required for the role
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic general education
- Willing to complete NVQ or other course as appropriate
Experience
Essential
- Managing stock and/or distribution
Desirable
- Experience in hospital or community pharmacy
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Team player, with ability to lead and motivate self and others
- Attention to detail
- Computer literate - Able to use a keyboard
- Ability to prioritise and stay calm during busy periods
- Accuracy
- Methodical
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Familiar with working to SOPs
Other
Essential
- Able to manually handle and life heavy loads or awkward shaped parcels
- Demonstrates commitment to learning the skills required for the role
Desirable
- Able to work flexibly 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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
