Pharmacy Assistant

Job summary

We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly prison healthcare department for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our strong pharmacy team in delivering a high quality service to those in prison.

Main duties of the job

Are you looking for something a little more challenging?

Are you enthusiastic, highly motivated and have a flexible approach to work?

Do you have an eye for detail, good communication skills and desire to work within a friendly team?

If you answered "YES" to these questions, how would you like to become a pharmacy assistant and join , friendly pharmacy team at Swansea Prison Healthcare?

The role we have on offer will involve working within the pharmacy and prison medical wing.

Providing a pharmacy ward top-up service to allocated wings and receiving stock from suppliers within the pharmacy.

Within the Dispensary you will dispense prescriptions for outpatients, as well as greeting patients and staff at our healthcare. The reception area is a busy, dynamic environment where you will be able to use all your communication skills to their full potential.

Previous Pharmacy experience is desirable but not necessary as training will be given in all aspects of the job, including use of the computer system.

You will also be expected to attain the NVQ Level 2 within 12 months of taking up the post. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills combined with good time management and organisational skills.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

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 thatour 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.