Senior Pharmacy Technician – Procurement and Distribution

Job summary

Would you like to be part of an innovative, dynamic and forward thinking pharmacy team? We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician with ambitions of managing acute hospital pharmacy services. We are seeking a competent and motivated individual who will bring knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to our Team, based at the Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF).

The post holder will lead, organise and manage the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution service to wards and departments at YYF and peripheral site.

The applicant must have evidence of excellent communication skills. It would be beneficial to have demonstrated experience of leading a team and a broad-based clinical knowledge and procurement and distribution practices.

You will be working in a patient focused and forward thinking department, supported by skilled and friendly colleagues. Being a member of the YYF site management team, you will be expected to lead on site based projects that contribute to the general work of the Pharmacy department.

Working as part of a team is essential as the role involves working closely with all sections of pharmacy services to ensure acute care patients receive optimal pharmaceutical care.

This is great time to join our department with a leadership team who are committed to developing and continuously improving the services that we provide.

Main duties of the job

• To lead, organise and manage the pharmacy procurement and distribution services to wards and departments serviced by YYF.
• To manage Procurement and Distribution staff at YYF including taking responsibility for appraisal, sickness absence management, recruitment and selection and undertaking performance reviews.
• Provide specialist support on the pharmacy computer, Robotic dispensing system and Omnicell systems, ensuring the accuracy, functionality and security of the system.
• To support the Pharmacy ABUHB Education and Training team in delivering training programmes within the Pharmacy department at YYF.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We welcome an informal visit to the department.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.