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Job Overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS TO 31/8/2026 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER. Due to career progression within the department, we are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare science to support our Pharmacy team in the day-to-day running of the Pharmacy Department at Withybush General Hospital.
The Pharmacy team is forward-thinking and continually strives to improve the delivery of patient-focused pharmaceutical care and optimize the use of medicines within the Health Board.
This is a full-time post, 37.5 hours per week. Part-time hours will be considered. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills and be able to work effectively with the existing team within the pharmacy department.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacists in providing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Services within the hospital setting. You will be given specific training to help develop your skills.
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above. Holding a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent is desirable but not essential, as full support and supervision will be provided to complete the NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services.
The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including manual handling to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board.
Roles may include working in areas such as Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.
The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services for Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. Our staff of 11,000 deliver primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of Wales, in partnership with local authorities, public, private, and third sector colleagues.
We operate four main hospitals, seven community hospitals, numerous general practices, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, and other health services across the region.
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
Important Note for Applicants: Applications are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria. Using a generic application or automated services may result in your application being overlooked. Please submit a tailored application that addresses the criteria in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By applying, you consent to your data being transferred within NHS systems for recruitment and employment management, in line with Data Protection Legislation. If appointed, you authorize the UHB to obtain previous NHS service details, including sickness information, via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
Non-UK/ROI candidates require sponsorship to work in the UK, such as a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa. Self-assessment of eligibility can be done at Work in the UK website.
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