Assistant Technical Officer - Distribution and Stores
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, who would like to join our stores team in the Pharmacy Department at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.
Stock management is crucial within pharmacy; this involves checking, receiving and storing medicines. Ensuring that medicines are stored appropriately and securely, participating in stock-taking and the checking of medicines, is an important part of this role, so attention to detail is vital.
Previous pharmacy experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided. You will also be required to undertake a NVQ level 2 / Buttercups qualification in pharmacy services.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will visit wards to top-up stock medication, assemble the order and deliver it back to the wards. Also receive and check orders from external suppliers before receiving it onto the pharmacy computer system.
The post holder will also undertake various housekeeping duties, including checking and filing documents, processing waste and excess medicines, and other duties supporting the efficient and safe operation of the pharmacy department. This post involves delivering medicines and IV fluids to wards, so previous experience of manual handling would be beneficial.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Experience
* Previous stores / warehouse experience
Skills
* Good teamwork
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.
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