Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Pharmacy team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. If you are someone with a passion for providing an excellent service, we would love you to join our team as a band 3 Pharmacy Assistant.
We are looking for an individual who is conscientious and adaptable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. To be eligible you must be enthusiastic, self‑motivated and hardworking and should have a good standard of general education. Accuracy, attention to detail and computer literacy are essential.
Development opportunities will be in line with the skills required for the pharmacy assistant role and for the advancement of the service. You will work closely with and be supervised by the senior pharmacy technician, to continue your development in pharmacy services and career progression. Full training will be provided for the successful candidate to complete an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in pharmacy services.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out the accurate dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to patients, wards, departments, hospitals and clinics served by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
* Accurate distribution of stock pharmaceuticals, receipt of new stock into the department, the assembly of emergency kits, the preparation of pharmaceuticals and the accurate supply of basic non‑pharmaceutical information to clients.
* Use of the pharmacy and other computer systems in order to carry out all tasks in an accurate and efficient manner.
* Assisting in the delivery of a near‑patient medicines management service to in‑patients admitted to wards on ABUHB, hospital sites.
* Final accuracy checking of dispensed prescriptions following completion of an approved final accuracy checking programme.
* Share responsibility for the delivery of a high‑quality pharmacy service, putting patients as highest priority.
Benefits
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Our benefits package includes paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. Flexible working and a healthy work‑life balance are also offered, along with occupational health support.
Essential Criteria
* Good standard of secondary education.
* Experience to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* Computer literate.
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice.
* Recent experience in job providing a service and supply function.
* GCSE at C grade or above in Maths, English and science or equivalent qualifications.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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