Job summary
The medicines management directorate at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer to join the Patient Services team.
We are committed to the development of our staff and can offer excellent in house training where you will be supported and encouraged to further develop your skills in new and diverse roles.
Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and these new roles will be developed further to support the Pharmacy staff working at ward level. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver high quality, patient focused medicines management services.
Main duties of the job
Working both as part of a team, independently and using your own initiative is essential for this role.
You must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated and willing to develop with new ways of working. Attention to detailand being able to work well under pressure are also essential. You would be required to work towards the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services if you do not already have this qualification.
The main duties will encompass:
- Assembling and dispensing in-patient, outpatient and take home medication and processing controlled drug requisitions following standard dispensary operating procedures.
- Dealing with routine enquires from health care staff and patients
- Participation in the ward based medicines management service following successful completion of an accreditation Programme.
- Participation in the training of new staff and students
- SupportingPharmacy logisticsin providing a safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
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.
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 & Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above
- Good communication skills
- Accurate and methodical
- Willingness to work towards additional qualifications to support the role (NVQ/MM)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Aptitude and Ability
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake basic arithmetical calculations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work using own initiative
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Committed to training and has a positive attitude to self development
Previous work experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous work experience in healthcare
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above
- Good communication skills
- Accurate and methodical
- Willingness to work towards additional qualifications to support the role (NVQ/MM)
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Aptitude and Ability
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake basic arithmetical calculations
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work using own initiative
- Flexible to the needs of the service
- Committed to training and has a positive attitude to self development
Previous work experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous work experience in healthcare
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).
