Senior Assistant Technical Officer, Renal Pharmacy Department

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our innovative and supportive Renal Medicines Service. We provide expert pharmaceutical care for people with kidney disease across South West Wales from our integrated hub in Morriston Hospital.

You will play a vital role in patient care. You will work alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, another pharmacy ATO, and the wider renal multidisciplinary team. You willbe responsible for the safe dispensing, receipt, storage and organisation of medicines on relevant inpatient wards and clinical areas, including dialysis units.

There may also be opportunities, depending on service needs, for you to undertake relevant medicines management training/competencies appropriate to the role.

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

You should be able to work effectively as part of a team and communicate confidently with colleagues, patients and the wider multidisciplinary team. Good IT skills, attention to detail, and strong organisational and prioritisation skills are essential.

You should be able to work autonomously and flexibly, responding to the changing demands of the service. You should also be able to work calmly under pressure and manage challenging situations appropriately and professionally.

Main duties of the role include:

• Contributing to the safe and accurate dispensing, distribution and storage of medicines to patients, wards, and departments
• Using pharmacy and other electronic systems to undertake tasks accurately and efficiently
• Contributing to the delivery of a safe, effective, and efficient renal pharmacy service while supporting high-quality patient care
• Participate in routine pharmacy housekeeping duties
• Assisting with the training and support of staff within the department
• Adhere to medicines legislation and other relevant policies, procedures, and Health Board requirement
• Ensure the maintenance of required departmental, ethical, and service standard
• Participating in rotas covering weekend, bank holiday, and extended hours working, where required.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for further details.

Main duties of the role include:

• • • Contributing to the safe and accurate dispensing, distribution and storage of medicines to patients, wards, and departments
    • Using pharmacy and other electronic systems to undertake tasks accurately and efficiently
    • Contributing to the delivery of a safe, effective, and efficient renal pharmacy service while supporting high-quality patient care
    • Participate in routine pharmacy housekeeping duties
    • Assisting with the training and support of staff within the department
    • Adhere to medicines legislation and other relevant policies, procedures, and Health Board requirement
    • Ensure the maintenance of required departmental, ethical, and service standard
    • Participating in rotas covering weekend, bank holiday, and extended hours working, where required
    • Adhere to medicines legislation and other relevant policies, procedures, and Health Board requirements
    • Ensure the maintenance of required departmental, ethical, and service standards
    • Participating in rotas covering weekend, bank holiday, and extended hours working, where required.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
• Dispensing competency or experience at equivalent level

Desirable

• GCSE at grade C or above in English and maths or equivalent qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Use of stock control systems
• Use of pharmacy dispensing systems
• Working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy team
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work to targets.

Skills

Essential

• Good numeric and IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• Works well in a team
• Works well autonomously
• Able to respond calmly and professionally to challenging situations and changing service pressures

Desirable

• Able to work across different sites as required by the service