Address Are you looking for an exciting and unique experience? An opportunity has arisen with Powys Teaching Health Board for a Pharmacy assistant to join our team. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about patient care and wants to improve patient services to join us to work within our pharmacy team, supporting our community and community hospitals.
You will be at the forefront of delivering the service, based primarily at our distribution hub at Bronllys Hospital site. You will be supported by experienced Medicines Management Team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, MM nurses, Pharmacy Assistants and administration staff. You will be a highly valued member of the team and we will provide ongoing personal development and training opportunities. All duties will be supervised by qualified staff and training will be provided. The opportunity to achieve NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification and training will be given to the post holder and is essential for the role.
The post offers a permanent role at 15 hours per week . There is flexibility available regarding how many days these hours are worked over.
To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board working within Standard Operating Procedures.
Participate in general stores and distribution activities to include ward deliveries, stock management and receipt/storage of goods.
Support the administration function of the Medicines Management team as and when needed.
Travel between sites in Powys will be necessary on occasion.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply .
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.
