Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 050-ACS796-1225
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wrexham Maelor Hospital
- Town
- Wrexham
- Salary
- £27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/12/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Dispensary
Band 4
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our pharmacy team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.
We are looking for a progressive and proactive individual with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.
As a Senior Pharmacy Assistant within the pharmacy team, you will have the opportunity to develop a truly excellent, person-centred care pharmacy service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Particularly key to the role will be the multi-disciplinary engagement and coordinating the safe and effective flow of work through the dispensary.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main 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 Knowledge
Essential criteria
- GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English grade C or above.
- NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services, or a willingness to work towards
- Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Level 2 qualification or equivalent or willingness to work towards.
Desirable criteria
- Support staff accuracy checking qualification, or willing to work towards.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Has worked in a dispensary area of a hospital pharmacy department.
- Experience of leading a team, training and mentoring staff.
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment. Knowledge of Key Performance Indicators.
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work to targets.
- Conflict resolution experience.
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Team Player.
- Ability to organise rotas and prioritise workloads, manage own time/tasks and those of others.
- Able to solve routine day to day problems.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
- Aware of own limitations.
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Aird
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacy Technician
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 857296
- Additional information
Sarah Aird - Senior Pharmacy Technician
03000 857296
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