Job summary
Performs a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties in relation to the preparation and supply of medicines and related products for service users to support the pharmaceutical service and the medicines management agenda within HMP Parc.
The bank worker is expected to exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties within limits set by the Senior Pharmacy Technician and in accordance with departmental, Health Board and HMP Parc policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
- Observes all CTMUHB policies e.g. Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Health and Safety, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), No Smoking Policy etc.
- Observes all HMP Parc's policies and procedures.
- Complies with all departmental procedures.
- Carries out the technical, administrative and clerical duties, which relate to the preparation, supply and concordance in taking of medicines.
- Undertakes duties associated with the operation of the pharmacy and healthcare computer systems.
- Trains, supports and mentors Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and other Pharmacy Technicians as directed by the Lead Pharmacy Technician.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council. NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Post qualification training. Accredited Checking Technician Qualification (meeting the National Framework) or willing to undertake this qualification. Either holds the Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant pharmacy experience in any sector
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace Ability to manage own workload
Other
Essential
- Able to satisfy mandatory security clearance. Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly. DBS and Prison Vetting Clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council. NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Post qualification training. Accredited Checking Technician Qualification (meeting the National Framework) or willing to undertake this qualification. Either holds the Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Significant pharmacy experience in any sector
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace Ability to manage own workload
Other
Essential
- Able to satisfy mandatory security clearance. Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly. DBS and Prison Vetting Clearance
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).
