Are you looking for something a little more challenging? Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a flexible approach to work?
Do you have an eye for detail, good communication skills and desire to work within a friendly team?
If you answered "YES" to these questions, how would you like to become a pharmacy assistant and join our friendly pharmacy team at Singleton?
Main duties of the job
The role we have on offer is a rotational position and will involve working within the Main Dispensary, Stores & Distribution, procurement and on the wards.
Within the Dispensary, you will dispense prescriptions for inpatients and outpatients, as well as greeting patients and staff at our reception.
Within Stores & Distribution you will receive goods from suppliers and load our robot. You will also be responsible for the supply of stock items to Wards and Departments within our Hospital.
Working alongside other members of the pharmacy team on the ward, ensuring timely supply of medication to expedite patient discharge.
Previous Pharmacy experience is desirable but not necessary as training will be given in all aspects of the job, including use of the computer system. This position is for Full time employment.
You will also be expected to attain the NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of taking up the post.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 5 GCSE A to C grade or equivalent
Experience
* Previous experience of working in hospital or community pharmacy
Aptitude and abilities
* Able to carry out verbal and written instructions accurately
* Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
* Ability to work to a full range of local pharmacy codes and procedures
* Be computer literate, being able to use Microsoft Office and have basic keyboard skills
* Undertake all manual handling duties e.g. pushing trolleys containing loads up to 50kg and manual handling of boxes up to 15kg individually
* Able to plan own workload
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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