Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 31.03.27. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We have an exciting opportunity for a pharmacy technician with an interest in digital systems to join our ePMA team.
This is an opportunity to learn more about digital systems and contribute to this change in medicines processes, alongside developing your skills and ability. The post holder needs to have a clinical background, beself-motivated with excellent communication skills and enjoy supporting staff with change.
ePMA will transform medicines processes, improving efficiency and patient safety and this role will play a large part in communicating the benefits of digital working to clinical staff in the Health Board and providing them with support.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the ePMA team, designing and implementing the new ePMA system.
During the design phase, this will involve supporting the lead technician and pharmacists with more technical processes such as configuration and testing.
During implementation the post holder will support with delivery of training and will liaise directly with staff to troubleshoot queries and optimise use of the system.
This role will support with demonstrating the impact and benefits of introducing ePMA by collecting medicines data before and during implementation.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate flexibility to meet service needs and be able to travel regularly across all Health Board sites. There may be a requirement to work shift patterns over a 7-day/24-hour period during key implementation phases.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to support implementation of the ePMA system in the Health Board. Full support to develop your digital knowledge will be provided by the friendly and enthusiastic ePMA team. This is a HB wide role, with the base location to be agreed between the successful candidate and the lead pharmacist. This is a full time position and job share would be considered. You will be able to find a full job description attached within the supporting documents. For further information on the role, please contact Helena Dunne for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 24/07/2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role is to support implementation of the ePMA system in the Health Board. Full support to develop your digital knowledge will be provided by the friendly and enthusiastic ePMA team. This is a HB wide role, with the base location to be agreed between the successful candidate and the lead pharmacist. This is a full time position and job share would be considered. You will be able to find a full job description attached within the supporting documents. For further information on the role, please contact Helena Dunne for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews will be held on 24/07/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or NVQ 3 and BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Checking Technician Accreditation (ACPT)
- Medicines Management Accreditation (MMPT) or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of current Medicines Management Practice and professional issues
Desirable
- Qualification in Service Improvement i.e. IQT Bronze, or foundation in improvement module or equivalent experience
- Trained Educational Supervisor for the PRPT programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
- Experience of working with a pharmacy computer system i.e. Wellsky
Desirable
- Experience of implementing new systems and processes
- Experience of undertaking audit or service improvement
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Flexibility to work across Health Board sites as the service demands, with the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) is desirable but not essential for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or NVQ 3 and BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council.
- Checking Technician Accreditation (ACPT)
- Medicines Management Accreditation (MMPT) or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of current Medicines Management Practice and professional issues
Desirable
- Qualification in Service Improvement i.e. IQT Bronze, or foundation in improvement module or equivalent experience
- Trained Educational Supervisor for the PRPT programme
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in a healthcare organisation.
- Experience of training and supervision of pharmacy staff
- Experience of working with a pharmacy computer system i.e. Wellsky
Desirable
- Experience of implementing new systems and processes
- Experience of undertaking audit or service improvement
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Flexibility to work across Health Board sites as the service demands, with the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) is desirable but not essential for this post.
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).
