Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Pharmacy Technician with good organisation and communication skills to join our friendly pharmacy team.
We are looking for the right personal qualities as much as previous experience.
Your role will involve undertaking duties in the dispensary, at ward level supporting the ward based pharmacy teams and within our MHRA licensed Production Unit. Full training will be provided in all these areas.
We are committed to CPD for all our staff and aim to give the support necessary to ensure your individual needs are met. The role of the pharmacy technician is very much valued in the department and there will be internal and external training opportunities to enable you to develop within the role.
Candidates who are currently undertaking their qualification and are due to register with either professional body within the next 6 months are also equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties in relation to the preparation and supply of medicines and related products for service users within BCUHB.
Pharmacy Technicians are expected to exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties within limits set by the Senior Pharmacy Technician supervising the section and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
You will be liaising with pharmacy staff in all sectors and other healthcare professionals to ensure a patient orientated medicines management service is provided. You will work closely with pharmacy colleagues to adopt a team approach to medicines management, acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary and wider pharmacy team, providing medicines management advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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.
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
Qualification and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent
- Willing to undertake medicines management training
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional Association
- Accredited NVQ Assessor
Experience
Essential
- General dispensing
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
- Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users
- Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations
- Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Medicines management skills
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holiday Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualification and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent
- Willing to undertake medicines management training
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional Association
- Accredited NVQ Assessor
Experience
Essential
- General dispensing
- Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
- Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
Desirable
- Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
- Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users
- Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations
- Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Medicines management skills
Other
Essential
- Participate in the provision of extended hours, weekend and public holiday Pharmacy Services
Desirable
- Ability to travel 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).
