Pharmacy Stores Clerk

Job summary

We have a vacancy for a Band 2 Pharmacy Stores Clerk to work within our Pharmacy Department at the Royal Gwent Hospital. We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal, analytical and communication skills to join the already established team.

The successful candidate will assist in processing invoices for payment, electronic download of invoicing data, liaising with suppliers to organise credits and debits and providing procurement and financial information to managers and colleagues.

Candidates must be computer-literate and be able to quickly learn to use computer systems to undertake day-to-day tasks in an accurate and efficient manner.

RGH is an 450-bed hospital situated in Newport, just 11 miles from Cardiff and close to the Brecon Beacons and South Wales coastline. We are a forward thinking and innovative department. Pharmacy enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board and we deliver clinical services to a wide range of specialties and are committed to the professional development of our strong team.

Main duties of the job

To process invoice payments, using the pharmacy computer system both accurately and efficiently and in accordance with departmental procedures.

To undertake a range of clerical duties including word processing, photocopying, record keeping, filing and faxing.

To provide clerical support to the procurement section covering all aspects of medicines procurement process.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.