Job summary
Due to the recent managerial restructure within the Pharmacy Production Unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and forward thinking GPhC registered Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the line management of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants who work within the Production Unit, as well as daily workload planning and providing leadership throughout the team. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to partake in Product Approval of Chemotherapy whereby they will have either already undertaken or be willing to undertake the Product Approval Accreditation Programme.
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
Main duties of the role will also include;
- Prioritising workload demands to ensure continuity of supply of medication prepared within the Production Unit, including chemotherapy, parental nutrition and over-labelled medicines.
- Managing and organising process, staff and equipment validation broth tests.
- Co-ordinating the training and supervision of staff working within the Pharmacy Production Unit.
- Partaking in the various aspects of the Pharmaceutical Quality System.
To be considered for this role, you should hold a high level knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice principles and Pharmaceutical Technical Services procedures. You should also be qualified in pre and in-process checking within Technical Services, and hold experience of aseptic manipulation and personnel management.
If you are a confident, experienced Pharmacy Technician with the ability to communicate effectively, manage change and work well under time pressure, and hold skills in prioritising of workload, mentoring of trainees and use of your own initiative, we would love to hear from you.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Further duties and requirements of the role can be found within the attached person specification and job description, and will include partaking in the Main Pharmacy Departments weekend and bank holiday rota. English and/or Welsh speakers will be considered for the role and are welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Further duties and requirements of the role can be found within the attached person specification and job description, and will include partaking in the Main Pharmacy Departments weekend and bank holiday rota. English and/or Welsh speakers will be considered for the role and are welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Skills (QCF) or completed the scientific and manufacturing technician training course
- Qualified as an accredited product approver for aseptic services or committed to work towards.
- Qualified as a pre and in-process checker in technical services.
- Level 3 Management qualification or willing to work towards
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures to degree level or equivalent level acquired through training or practical experience.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Professional Association
- Accredited NVQ Assessor
- Management Qualification
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience post qualification in aseptic services.
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services.
- Experience of working with Radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of personnel management.
- Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
Desirable
- Experience of patient orientated medicines systems
- Experience of oral presentations.
Aptitude / Abilities / Skills
Essential
- Good aseptic manipulation/ processing skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to use IT - pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
- Ability to work under pressure/to time schedules.
- Evidence of effective mentoring of trainees.
- Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department.
- Ability to manage change
Other
Essential
- Record of personal development.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
Desirable
- Ability to move between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Skills (QCF) or completed the scientific and manufacturing technician training course
- Qualified as an accredited product approver for aseptic services or committed to work towards.
- Qualified as a pre and in-process checker in technical services.
- Level 3 Management qualification or willing to work towards
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures to degree level or equivalent level acquired through training or practical experience.
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Professional Association
- Accredited NVQ Assessor
- Management Qualification
- Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience post qualification in aseptic services.
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services.
- Experience of working with Radiopharmaceuticals.
- Experience of personnel management.
- Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
Desirable
- Experience of patient orientated medicines systems
- Experience of oral presentations.
Aptitude / Abilities / Skills
Essential
- Good aseptic manipulation/ processing skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to use IT - pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
- Ability to work under pressure/to time schedules.
- Evidence of effective mentoring of trainees.
- Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department.
- Ability to manage change
Other
Essential
- Record of personal development.
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
Desirable
- Ability to move between sites in a timely manner
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
