Job summary
The Pharmacy Stores and Distribution team at Glan Clwyd Hospital is seeking to appoint a highly organised, self-motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to lead on day-to-day planning and supervision across our service. You will carry out a wide range of tasks, including the receipt, storage, distribution and disposal of medicines in line with departmental procedures, Information Governance, and Health and Safety standards.
This role requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, confidence in the use of the pharmacy IT system, and effective teamwork. You will help drive service improvements and support innovation in a patient focused setting.
Main duties of the job
You will organise work rotas to meet the service needs, provide services directly to wards, theatres, departments, and clinics, maintain accurate ward and department stock lists on the pharmacy IT system, carry out stock rotation and expiry checks, reconcile deliveries, and investigate discrepancies to ensure a safe and efficient supply of medicines that supports high standards of patient care across the Central IHC area of BCUHB.
We're looking for the right personal qualities as much as experience. If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to play a key part in our team, we'd love to hear from you.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or gain in agreed timeframe.
- Skills , knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 NVQ or gain in agreed timeframe
- -Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Desirable
- Good knowledge of drug stock management or stock control
Experience
Essential
- Working experience in Pharmacy Stores and Distribution
- Experience of working with computers
Desirable
- Experience of training and mentoring staff
Aptitude, Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with different grade of staff and customers
- Basic IT skills (e.g. accurate data input)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work alone
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Positive attitude towards personal/self-development
- Problem solving
- Takes pride in their work
- Good time keeping
Other
Essential
- Flexible to meet service demands
- Participate in departmental weekend and bank holiday rotas
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE maths and English language to Grade C or equivalent NVQ Level 2 (relevant units) in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent or gain in agreed timeframe.
- Skills , knowledge and experience equivalent to level 3 NVQ or gain in agreed timeframe
- -Good numeracy and literacy skills including; calculations, percentages, decimal, fractions
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Desirable
- Good knowledge of drug stock management or stock control
Experience
Essential
- Working experience in Pharmacy Stores and Distribution
- Experience of working with computers
Desirable
- Experience of training and mentoring staff
Aptitude, Abilities and Skills
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate with different grade of staff and customers
- Basic IT skills (e.g. accurate data input)
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work in a team
- Able to work alone
- Ability to work using own initiative
- Positive attitude towards personal/self-development
- Problem solving
- Takes pride in their work
- Good time keeping
Other
Essential
- Flexible to meet service demands
- Participate in departmental weekend and bank holiday rotas
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
