Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Pharmacy Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious pharmacy assistant to join our busy prison pharmacy team. Previous hospital or prison pharmacy experience would be beneficial but are not essential as full training will be given.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a pharmacy assistant to join our friendly pharmacy team at HMP & YOI Parc. This is an exciting role in a unique sector of pharmacy practice. The post holder will be required to assist with the dispensing and supply of medication as well as the receipt, processing, storage and stock control of medicines in the pharmacy department and on wings within the establishment. Duties also include participating in the wing based medicines management service, assessing patients own medicines, and organising supplies of medication.

If you are a proactive, organised team player we'd love to hear from you. This post would suit somebody with a hospital or community pharmacy background, who is looking to make a move into a secure environment setting. All training will be provided.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-ACS405-1124

Job locations

HMP Parc

1 Heol Hopcyn John, Coity

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


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

Essential

  • Experience to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and/or training and experience

Desirable

  • Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Working experience in a prison pharmacy environment
  • Working experience in Pharmacy and Dispensing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of skills, knowledge and/or training and experience

Desirable

  • Current knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Working experience in a prison pharmacy environment
  • Working experience in Pharmacy and Dispensing

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

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

HMP Parc

1 Heol Hopcyn John, Coity

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

HMP Parc

1 Heol Hopcyn John, Coity

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist

Megan Jenks

megan.jenks@wales.nhs.uk

01656300235

Details

Date posted

18 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-ACS405-1124

Job locations

HMP Parc

1 Heol Hopcyn John, Coity

Bridgend

CF35 6AP


Supporting documents

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