Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at Prince Charles Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

You will be required to work as part of the distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

Checking ward/departments stock and replenishing to the required levels.

Covering the pharmacy goods delivery area, receiving and checking deliveries are correct.

Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient and outpatients and covering the pharmacy reception.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at Prince Charles Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

The successfull candidate will have evidence of a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). If not already held, they will be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within an agreed timescale, which will mean doing a proportion of work in your own time in order to achieve this.

You will be required to work as part of the distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

Checking ward/departments stock and replenishing to the required levels.

Covering the pharmacy goods delivery area, receiving and checking deliveries are correct.

Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient and outpatients and covering the pharmacy reception.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and willing to develop with new ways of working.

Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to the needs of the service.

Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.