Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 medicines management technician to join our pharmacy team in the Emergency Quadrant. Our team provides pharmaceutical care to the patients in the Emergency department, Acute Medicine Unit, Surgical Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care to ensure that patients do not have any delays in their medications.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will undertake medicine management duties at ward level and must have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to use your initiative and work well as part of a busy team and be confident to work alone.
You will be responsible for the supervision of junior or less experienced staff and you must be able to manage your own workload to ensure the provision of a timely and efficient pharmacy service.
The right candidate will be given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills further through the development opportunities supported by our friendly and experienced team
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.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Medicines management.
- National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician or work towards within first 18 months
- National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards within first 18 months
- BTEC Lv 4 in clinical services (or equivalent) or work towards within first 18 months
- Specialist Medicines Management training to degree level acquired through additional training, or equivalent level of experience gained within medicines management and prescribing support role
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional Association
- Accredited NVQ Assessor
- IT Proficiency
- Leadership/Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience
- General dispensing
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
Desirable
- Working in hospital or Community pharmacy dispensary services
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
- Primary care experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users.
- Able to use available IT systems, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
- Evidence of good documentation skills.
- Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations.
- Evidence of effective mentoring.
- Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the team.
Values
Essential
- Understanding and responsive to patient needs.
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Medicines management.
- National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician or work towards within first 18 months
- National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards within first 18 months
- BTEC Lv 4 in clinical services (or equivalent) or work towards within first 18 months
- Specialist Medicines Management training to degree level acquired through additional training, or equivalent level of experience gained within medicines management and prescribing support role
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional Association
- Accredited NVQ Assessor
- IT Proficiency
- Leadership/Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience
- General dispensing
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
Desirable
- Working in hospital or Community pharmacy dispensary services
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
- Primary care experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users.
- Able to use available IT systems, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
- Evidence of good documentation skills.
- Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations.
- Evidence of effective mentoring.
- Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the team.
Values
Essential
- Understanding and responsive to patient needs.
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
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).
