Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER
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.
Are you looking for an exciting and unique experience? An opportunity has arisen with Powys Teaching Health Board for a Pharmacy assistant to join our Community Services Pharmacy Team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about patient care and wants to improve patient services to join us to work within our pharmacy team, supporting our community and community hospitals.
You will be supported by experienced Medicines Management Team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, MM nurses, pharmacy assistants and administration staff. You will be a highly valued member of the team and we will provide ongoing personal development and training opportunities. All duties will be supervised by qualified staff. The opportunity to achieve NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and training will be given to the post holder and is essential for the role.
The post offers a fixed term role at 30 hours per week There is flexibility available regarding how many days these hours are worked over.
Main duties of the job
To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board working within Standard Operating Procedures.
Participate in rota for general stores and distribution activities to include ward deliveries, stock management and receipt/storage of goods.
Support the administration function of the Medicines Management team as and when needed.
Travel between sites in Powys will be necessary on occasion.
About us
Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Grade C or above
- A commitment to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services to attain within 1 year of employment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Competent keyboard skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy or other healthcare environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and adhere to Powys Teaching Health Board Policies and Procedures
- Able to lift and move pharmacy and fluids boxes on a regular basis
- Good verbal communication skills
- Able to deal sensitively and confidentially with personal patient information
- Able to work as part of a team and able to take direction
- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
Other
Essential
- The job will require frequent travel across Powys. The candidate will need to have the means to travel across the county
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Grade C or above
- A commitment to work towards NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services to attain within 1 year of employment
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a team
- Competent keyboard skills
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a pharmacy or other healthcare environment
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand and adhere to Powys Teaching Health Board Policies and Procedures
- Able to lift and move pharmacy and fluids boxes on a regular basis
- Good verbal communication skills
- Able to deal sensitively and confidentially with personal patient information
- Able to work as part of a team and able to take direction
- Self-motivated
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
Other
Essential
- The job will require frequent travel across Powys. The candidate will need to have the means to travel across the county
Desirable
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).
