Job overview

To assemble and dispense in-patient, outpatient and take home medication and to process controlled drug requisitions, following standard dispensary operating procedures. All assembling and dispensing work is checked.

To participate in the ward based medicines management service, assessing patients own medicines, and organising supplies.

To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.

To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines.

To work as part of a team and also work independently, using own initiative to deal with routine enquiries e.g availability and supply of medicines to wards, or patients, referring to the Technician or a Pharmacist if necessary.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer has become available to join the pharmacy team at the Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend.

Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and this role is an opportunity to develop further to support the Pharmacy staff working in all areas of Pharmacy. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high quality, patient focused medicines management services.

You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service for patients at the Princess of Wales Hospital.

We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role.

Applicants must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences. English and Mathematics GCSE to a level C or above is essential.

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

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.