Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Pharmacy Technical Services (Systems)

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Abergavenny; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If you are successful at interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post; therefore, please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.

Job Overview

We are seeking an ambitious, conscientious, and adaptable individual to join our Pharmacy Team at Nevill Hall Hospital. The successful candidate will assist the Pharmacy Systems Manager and collaborate with team representatives at other sites to ensure optimal system management and standardisation across the health board. They will provide site-based support to the Nevill Hall Pharmacy team for the procurement and distribution of medicines.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and the ability to quickly learn new systems and programs.
• Understanding the impact of Pharmacy Systems Team roles on medication and patient safety.

Nevill Hall Hospital is a 200-bed facility located in the historic town of Abergavenny, near the Brecon Beacons. Our forward-thinking and innovative department enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board, delivering clinical services to a wide range of specialities and committing to the professional development of our team.

Join us in making a difference in patient care and safety through effective pharmacy system management.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain the Welsh Hospital Pharmacy Stock Management system (WHPSMS) and Omnicell Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
• Produce statistics and reports for service KPIs.
• Manage stockholding and re-order levels to reduce waste.
• Support system upgrades and modernisation projects.
• Train and support Pharmacy and ward staff on system usage.
• Assist in implementing and managing the EPMA system.
• Liaise with DHCW for system updates and changes.
• Support the development and implementation of pharmacy systems and strategies.

Additional Duties

• Perform system housekeeping tasks and user access management.
• Investigate medication incidents and report findings.
• Support the Robot Dispensing System and Pharmacy Temperature Control and Monitoring System.
• Assist in procurement, receipt, and delivery of medicines.
• Participate in the annual Pharmacy stock take and error investigations.
• Dispense medication and assist in ward-based patient services.

Staff Management And Training

• Train and supervise support staff and students.
• Conduct appraisals and development plans for staff.
• Ensure staff are trained in manual handling and use of mechanical equipment.
• Contribute to departmental audits and service improvements.

This role is crucial for maintaining the efficiency and safety of pharmacy systems, ensuring optimal medication management and patient care.

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

Working for our organisation

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 speciality 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.

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• GCSE at C Grade or above in Maths, English and Science, or equivalent qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3 BTEC/Diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience in pharmacy.
• Computer literate. Competent in use of Microsoft 365.

Desirable criteria

• Omnicell System Administrator Training Certification.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of using systems in a hospital setting.
• Knowledge of legal requirements for supply of medicines.
• Aware of Health, Safety and Wellbeing, and their implications for staff.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Desirable criteria

• Supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability of working to deadlines and meeting set targets.

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills.
• Organised.
• Able to handle and deal with conflict effectively.
• Motivated, flexible, conscientious, responsible and reliable approach to work.

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Language Skills.