Senior Assistant Technical Officer (Clinical)

Job description

Job summary

Are you looking to work somewhere inspiring? Do you want to make a difference to patients every day? If the answer is yes, then you will want to work with us in the Pharmacy team at Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff.

We are a busy and friendly department. There will be plenty of variety in this job and you may spend time in our Clinical, Medicines@Home and procurement & distribution services. A typical day may consist of dispensing medicines for patients, topping-up stocked medication on wards or processing prescriptions for our care closer to home settings.

We will train you in all aspects of the role, so whilst hospital pharmacy experience is welcomed, it is not essential. We are looking for the right candidate, who is team player and eager to learn.

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

You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.

Main duties of the job

• To receive, interpret, dispense and hand out prescriptions in line with departmental standard operating procedures.
• To undertake the order, issue and receipt of medication on wards/day units to maintain ward stock.
• Goods receipt of drugs and other pharmaceuticals into the pharmacy department

Work under the professional & clinical supervision of the pharmacy team ensuring to follow standard operating procedures at all times

About us

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each otherensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

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 and/or Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent OR willing to work towards

Other

Essential

• Evidence of recent development (e.g. skills updating)
• Able to communicate with patients and staff
• Well motivated
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Any recent training with regard to pharmacy or healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Hospital experience
• Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic/dispensary experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Attention to detail
• Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)
• Good verbal/written communication skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language - Level 1
• Familiar with working to SOPs

Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent OR willing to work towards

Other

Essential

• Evidence of recent development (e.g. skills updating)
• Able to communicate with patients and staff
• Well motivated
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Any recent training with regard to pharmacy or healthcare

Experience

Essential

• Hospital experience
• Storekeeping or industrial experience requiring attention to detail

Desirable

• Pharmacy experience
• Aseptic/dispensary experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Attention to detail
• Able to undertake simple arithmetical calculations without a calculator
• Basic IT skills (e.g. data input)
• Good verbal/written communication skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language - Level 1
• Familiar with working to SOPs

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Velindre Cancer Centre
Address

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Road, Whitchurch

Cardiff

CF14 2TL

United Kingdom

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