- Receiving, unpacking and validating deliveries based on official orders, and booking stock onto the pharmacy computer system.
- Ensuring appropriate stock rotation.
- Recording and documenting the receipt of unlicensed/specials in accordance with department policy.
- Distributing and, where required, delivering of products to wards and departments.
- 5 GCSE grades A to C or equivalent (inc Maths and English)
- NVQ level 2 pharmaceutical sciences
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written
- Be computer literate
- Able to plan own workload
- Ability to undertake all manual handling duties
- Able to work autonomously, and work effectively as part of a team
- Well organised
- Able to concentrate when frequently under pressure and subject to interruptions
- Confident and calm
Medical Secretary - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board
Description
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable individual with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our friendly and dedicated team in Pharmacy Technical Services at Singleton Hospital.
As Storekeeper you will be responsible for managing the delivery and receipt of all drug orders into the department and managing the Pharmacy Technical Services stores.
The ideal candidate will be flexible towards the needs of the service, conscientious and a team player with the ability to be an accurate, methodical worker with good attention to detail.
Main duties of the job
As Storekeeper your main duties will include (but not be limited to):
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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.
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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous Pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential. No formal qualifications are needed but you will be required to work towards and obtain the Certificate in Pharmacy Services Skills (NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services), using the in-house training provided, and be committed to continuous professional development.
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Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable