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Job Summary
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 optimise 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 you will need to 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. To hold 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 the following areas: Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.
The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including the moving and handling of loads between the department and other areas of the hospital to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Manual handling training is provided as mandatory to the successful applicant as part of the induction programme.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 07/04/2025.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
* Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSEs at C or equivalent
* LEVEL 3 qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
* 5 GCSE at C or above, including maths, English and science
* Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
* Knowledge of drug names
Experience
Essential
* Basic IT experience
Desirable
* Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy
* Customer care experience
* Stock maintenance experience
* Team working
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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