Assistant Technical Officer
Job summary
An excellent opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual with an interest in pharmacy technical services The successful candidate will become part of a small but busy team in our licensed unit within the Pharmacy Department in NPTH providing pharmaceuticals to our customers across Wales and England. Neath Port Talbot Hospital is just 10 minutes from Aberavon Beach (2026 Seaside Award Winner).
Previous pharmacy experience is preferred. Applicants will be expected to undergo training and successfully achieve NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services following appointment. This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service.
The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Main duties of the job
Assisting in the general routine work aspects of the storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals purchased. Carrying out accurate receipt of new stock and accurate distribution of pre-packed and over-labelled pharmaceuticals. Compliance with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job responsibilities
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
