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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Pharmacy Assistant, Aseptics

The closing date is 26 May 2025

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Job summary

It's an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services (PTS) in North Wales. Through the Transforming access to medicines (TrAMS) programme the future for the service, opportunities for career progression are bright.

We've an opportunity for Pharmacy Assistants to join our friendly PTS team at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, we're looking for reliable, conscientious individuals.

Services provided involve preparation of injectable medicines, you'll therefore be expected to follow departmental procedures, comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) Standards and show attention to detail.

No prior experience is necessary and successful candidates will receive local training. PTS supports development of our staff, further opportunities may be available if aptitude/enthusiasm for the role is demonstrated.

Main duties of the job

Duties of the post are found in the Job description and include:

  • Assembly of products in readiness for aseptic preparation.
  • Decontamination and transfer of materials into clean rooms.
  • Perform in-process volume checks as required.
  • Aseptically prepare injectable medicines.
  • Perform monitoring of aseptic unit.
  • Stock control of materials.
  • Answering phone, dealing with straightforward queries.
  • Cleaning/decontamination of isolators & clean rooms.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured weare committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS300-0525

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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

Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ L2 Pharmacy or willingness to work towards
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience
  • Hospital experience

Skills

Essential

  • Accuracy / Attention to detail
  • Good written / verbal communication skills
  • Positive approach to personal development and learning (CPD)
  • Team player
  • Keyboard skills
  • Good dexterity

Desirable

  • ECDL / Computer literate

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Dispensing
  • Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
  • Knowledge of handling hazardous substances in an aseptic environment
  • Aseptic procedures
  • Stock control systems

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Flexible approach to work
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ L2 Pharmacy or willingness to work towards
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)

Experience

Desirable

  • Pharmacy experience
  • Hospital experience

Skills

Essential

  • Accuracy / Attention to detail
  • Good written / verbal communication skills
  • Positive approach to personal development and learning (CPD)
  • Team player
  • Keyboard skills
  • Good dexterity

Desirable

  • ECDL / Computer literate

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Dispensing
  • Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems
  • Knowledge of handling hazardous substances in an aseptic environment
  • Aseptic procedures
  • Stock control systems

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
  • Ability to adapt to change
  • Flexible approach to work

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).

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.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Production Pharmacist

Alistair Ellis-Jones,

Alistair.ellis-jones@wales.nhs.uk

03000857586

Details

Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS300-0525

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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