Job Description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS TO 31/8/2026 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.



Due to career progression within the department , we are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with an interest in healthcare science to support our Pharmacy team in the day to day running of the Pharmacy Department at Withybush General Hospital.



The Pharmacy team is forward thinking and continually strives to improve the delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and optimise the use of medicines within the Health Board.



This is a full time post, 37.5 hours per week. Part time hours will be considered. You must have excellent organisational and communication skills and you will need to be able to work effectively with the existing team within the pharmacy department.



The successful candidate will work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in providing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Services within the hospital setting. You will be given specific training to help develop your skills.



Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above. To hold a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Pharmacy services or equivalent is desirable but not essential, as full support and supervision will be provided to complete the NVQ Level 2 qualification in Pharmacy services.



The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including manual handling to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board.

Roles may include working in the following areas:

Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.



The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.



Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;



48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;



Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;



Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.



The post holder will perform a variety of tasks, including the moving and handling of loads between the department and other areas of the hospital to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Manual handling training is provided as mandatory to the successful applicant as part of the induction programme.



You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.



Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.



Interviews will be held on 30/06/2025.