Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician (Annex 21) - HMP Berwyn

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Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.

Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.

During the two year training you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.

Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.

Main duties of the job

If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic and motivated Pharmacy team.

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

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.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum (annex 21)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HMP-PST005-1223

Job locations

HMP Berwyn

Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QS


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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English and Science

Desirable

  • Evidence of academic study and continuing professional development after leaving school. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work in team, able to organise self, good IT skills, health and safety awareness

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of pharmacy services and role of pharmacy technician

Values

Essential

  • Aware of working within limits, professional, patient care

Desirable

  • Able to use initiative and practice time management

Other

Essential

  • Willing to work in bilingual area

Desirable

  • Ability to travel, appreciation of care responsibility of the health care enviroment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 4 GCSE A-C including Maths, English and Science

Desirable

  • Evidence of academic study and continuing professional development after leaving school. NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience working within hospital and/or community pharmacy or within the NHS

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work in team, able to organise self, good IT skills, health and safety awareness

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh Knowledge of pharmacy services and role of pharmacy technician

Values

Essential

  • Aware of working within limits, professional, patient care

Desirable

  • Able to use initiative and practice time management

Other

Essential

  • Willing to work in bilingual area

Desirable

  • Ability to travel, appreciation of care responsibility of the health care enviroment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

HMP Berwyn

Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QS


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

HMP Berwyn

Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QS


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Pharmacy Technician

Amy Jones

amy.jones40@wales.nhs.uk

01978523260

Details

Date posted

19 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,524 to £28,010 a year per annum (annex 21)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HMP-PST005-1223

Job locations

HMP Berwyn

Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QS


Supporting documents

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