Job Summary
To assemble and dispense in-patient, outpatient and take home medication and to process controlled drug requisitions, following standard dispensary operating procedures. All assembling and dispensing work is checked.
To participate in the ward based medicines management service, assessing patients' own medicines, and organising supplies.
To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines.
To work as part of a team and also work independently, using own initiative to deal with routine enquiries e.g availability and supply of medicines to wards, or patients, referring to the Technician or a Pharmacist if necessary.
Main duties
An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer has become available to join the pharmacy team at the Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend. Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and this role is an opportunity to develop further to support the Pharmacy staff working in all areas of Pharmacy. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high quality, patient focused medicines management services.
You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients at the Princess of Wales Hospital.
We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role.
Applicants must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences. English and Mathematics GCSE to a level C or above is essential. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
* Essential — Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above; NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards
* Essential — Experience
Previous work experience within healthcare
* Essential — Attributes
Accurate and methodical
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and an онлайн submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required.
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.
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