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Closing Date: Friday 2nd February
Hours: Part Time - 15 hours
Salary: £21,630 Full Time Equivalent
The Gwent Drug and Alcohol service provides support to individuals and families affected by substance use across all 5 local authorities.
The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of community based medical support services that provides a community detoxification service and access to medical prescribing for the treatment of drug and alcohol dependence. They will work closely and in partnership with the other elements of GDAS.
This is a great opportunity for those interested in such clinical services and those who want to make a different to people's lives. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of community based medical support services that provides a community detoxification service and access to medical prescribing for the treatment of drug and alcohol dependence.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
The Healthcare Assistant will:
- Administer methadone to clients accessing prescribing services, adhering strictly to dispensing procedures/SOPs.
- Supervise medication consumption by individuals accessing our prescribing services.
- Ensure administrative responsibilities, such as completing the daily dispensing log, are maintained according to legal and organisational requirements.
- Maintain an awareness of personal responsibilities in relation to medication administration.
- Perform other dispensary tasks as appropriate, such as keeping the area clean, organised, and sufficiently stocked with required items.
- Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate database maintenance.
- Ensure that telephone calls from outside agencies, clients and internal staff are dealt with promptly and courteously, transferring calls to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Act as Receptionist for visitors and service users.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: £21,630.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
