Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy Technical Services (Distribution)
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,524 - £28,010 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Llanfrechfa, NP44 8YN |
| Company: | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6168177/040-ACS151-0424 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Are you a motivated and conscientious individual with pharmacy experience who is looking for a challenge and to develop your leadership skills?
The Grange University Hospital (GUH) Pharmacy are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the motivation and skills to co-ordinate the Pharmacy Distribution Service. The Grange University Hospital is a fast-paced and busy environment requiring an individual with good prioritisation skills and the ability to delegate. The successful candidate would be expected to work with our automated robot dispensing system to ensure a timely and efficient distribution service.
In order to fulfil this role you must work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
The pharmacy department is dedicated to providing a high level of patient care and part of this is ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medication.
If you feel that you could fulfil this role and require any further information then pleasecontactus to discuss. An informal visit to the Pharmacy department is encouraged so that you get a good understanding of what this role will entail.
To be responsible for co-ordinating the safe and accurate dispensing and distribution of medicines to patients, wards, departments, and other users. Work to be carried out under the control and direction of Senior Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
To use the Pharmacy and other computer systems to carry out all tasks in an accurate and timely manner. Ensuring a safe and efficient Pharmacy service can be provided whilst delivering the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
To assist in the recruitment of staff, delivery of key performance indicators, production of rotas and error trend analysis.
To assist in the training provision to all staff within the Dispensary and Distribution teams.
To manage, supervise and co-ordinate Pharmacy Assistants including staff appraisal, work allocation, sickness management, annual leave management and acting as appointment panel member.
To be responsible for providing technical support and maintenance of designated Omnicell Automated Cabinets at ward level. Quarterly updates of inventory will be required following the in-house SOPs, under the instruction of a senior member of staff
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024
Are you a motivated and conscientious individual with pharmacy experience who is looking for a challenge and to develop your leadership skills?
The Grange University Hospital (GUH) Pharmacy are looking for an enthusiastic individual with the motivation and skills to co-ordinate the Pharmacy Distribution Service. The Grange University Hospital is a fast-paced and busy environment requiring an individual with good prioritisation skills and the ability to delegate. The successful candidate would be expected to work with our automated robot dispensing system to ensure a timely and efficient distribution service.
In order to fulfil this role you must work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The successful candidate must also demonstrate excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
The pharmacy department is dedicated to providing a high level of patient care and part of this is ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medication.
If you feel that you could fulfil this role and require any further information then pleasecontactus to discuss. An informal visit to the Pharmacy department is encouraged so that you get a good understanding of what this role will entail.
To be responsible for co-ordinating the safe and accurate dispensing and distribution of medicines to patients, wards, departments, and other users. Work to be carried out under the control and direction of Senior Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.
To use the Pharmacy and other computer systems to carry out all tasks in an accurate and timely manner. Ensuring a safe and efficient Pharmacy service can be provided whilst delivering the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
To assist in the recruitment of staff, delivery of key performance indicators, production of rotas and error trend analysis.
To assist in the training provision to all staff within the Dispensary and Distribution teams.
To manage, supervise and co-ordinate Pharmacy Assistants including staff appraisal, work allocation, sickness management, annual leave management and acting as appointment panel member.
To be responsible for providing technical support and maintenance of designated Omnicell Automated Cabinets at ward level. Quarterly updates of inventory will be required following the in-house SOPs, under the instruction of a senior member of staff
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Apr 2024