NHS

Pharmacy Assistant Dispensary and Medicines Management - Annex 21


Pay23,159.00 - 24,701.00 / year
LocationCardiff/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9001-24-0977?language=en&page=93&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We are looking to employ a full time Assistant Technical Officer to join our Medicines Management Team at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff . Duties are varied and will include providing customer care at the pharmacy reception, dispensing for inpatients and outpatients across a wide range of specialties in the Dispensary and supporting the Medicines Management Technicians on ward.

      Whilst NVQ Level 2 in pharmacy service and Medicines Management for pharmacy support staff qualifications are required for this post, we welcome applicants who wish to work towards these qualifications and full training will be provided. This will include competency-based training. During training the contract will be Annex 21: 75% of a Band 3 for up to 12 months until qualifications in both NVQ Level 2 and Medicines Management are achieved.

      Main duties of the job

      You should have good communication & interpersonal skills; be motivated, have a flexible, adaptable approach and able to work well in an environment of change and transition.

      NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services and or experience of working in a Pharmacy would be desirable but full training would be given through our in-house training programmes to the right candidate.

      You will need to have a good standard of education and GCSEs at grade C or above in Maths and English.

      The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

      About us

      Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

      Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

      Date posted

      19 June 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata - Annex 21 applies at 75%

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      001-ACS135-0624

      Job locations

      University Hospital Of Wales

      Heath Park

      Cardiff

      CF14 4XW


      Job description

      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.

      Job description

      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

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Does application form show that applicant is literate

      Desirable

      • NVQ Level 2 pharmacy
      • NVQ level 2 Medicines Management HEIW

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience in high turnaround enviroment

      Desirable

      • Pharmacy Experience

      Skills

      Essential

      • Good written communication skills

      Desirable

      • Able to solve problems and work calmly under pressure

      Personal Qualities

      Essential

      • Ability to work as part of a team.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Does application form show that applicant is literate

      Desirable

      • NVQ Level 2 pharmacy
      • NVQ level 2 Medicines Management HEIW

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience in high turnaround enviroment

      Desirable

      • Pharmacy Experience

      Skills

      Essential

      • Good written communication skills

      Desirable

      • Able to solve problems and work calmly under pressure

      Personal Qualities

      Essential

      • Ability to work as part of a team.

      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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

      Address

      University Hospital Of Wales

      Heath Park

      Cardiff

      CF14 4XW


      Employer's website

      https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

      Address

      University Hospital Of Wales

      Heath Park

      Cardiff

      CF14 4XW


      Employer's website

      https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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