Fixed Term Pharmacy Technician Higher Level Procurement

Are you an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician with an interest in procurement and distribution?, To be responsible for the procurement, receipt, storage, distribution of pharmaceuticals within and from the pharmacy and associated duties

To provide information and advice on availability and supply of pharmaceutical products.

To provide a distribution service for all pharmacy items to designated wards(s), following the agreed pharmacy distribution procedures.

To participate in dispensing of medicines to in-patient, out-patient and day patients.

To participate in the services to manufacture, repackage and aseptically prepare pharmaceuticals, including cytotoxic preparations.

To be a super user for the Mediwell dispensing robots within Velindre Cancer Centre

To provide support and cover to the Senior Pharmacy Technician, Procurement & Distribution in co-coordinating the logistics service, staff training and supervision of duties.

To act as NVQ Assessor for training within the Purchasing and Distribution section.

Provides advice to patients/carers on pharmaceutical products and further supplies

Supervises and supports staff involved in the logistic component of pharmacy

Do you enjoy working within a dedicated and supportive team environment?

Are you ready to take on the next challenge in your career?

Due to promotion of the postholder, we have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician, Procurement & Distribution, to work in this key area of our Pharmacy service. We are looking for a forward-thinking individual who is ready to take the next step in their pharmacy career. You will join an experienced and dynamic procurement team and be responsible for the day to day running of the pharmacy procurement service at Velindre Cancer Centre.

Applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills, attention to detail and be a team player. Experience in oncology/hospital is welcomed, however not essential for this role. You will be part of an already strong and established team who will provide you with all the support and training required for you to truly excel within this role. There will be ongoing opportunities within this role for future development, to help the successful candidate reach their full potential as a registered pharmacy technician., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Here atVelindre University NHS Trustwe are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in ourcutting-edgeVelindre Cancer Centreand ouraward-winningWelsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host theNHS Wales Shared Services PartnershipandHealth Technology Walesand have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.

Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.

Velindre Cancer Centre is situated in the northern suburbs of the vibrant city of Cardiff, within easy reach of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park The Centre provides a clinical oncology service to the population of South East Wales.

If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.