Pharmacy ACT & Medicines Management Technician - Procurement

Job summary

Are you a Certified Pharmacy Technician looking for a unique challenge?

Come join our Procurement Team at Morriston Hospital, we are seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician with a passion for procurement.

If you are a detailed-oriented, organised and passionate about healthcare, apply now to contribute to our commitment to our health board values and quality patient care.

Your role will involve managing inventory levels, optimising stock rotation, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations, placing orders, stock management and ensuring the smooth flow of Pharmaceutical supplies.

We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacy technician to join our team in delivering a high-quality service to our patients.

If you have the ability to work using your own initiative, have good communication skills, a high level of accuracy and are keen to develop your skills, this is the job for you!

This position is advertised as a Band 5, and ideally, the selected candidate should have obtained the essential accreditations, specifically in medicines management and accuracy checking.

Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate or Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) or working towards.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

To place orders for Pharmaceutical Stock, from various suppliers.

To support the Senior Technician for procurement policies and procedures.

Stock Inventory and daily management of stock.

Provide a medicines management service to an inpatient ward including drug history, medicines reconciliation and accuracy checking discharge medication.

Being part of the ward MDT and the wider pharmacy team. This includes being part of the pharmacy weekend and bank holiday rota.

The successful candidate will work on rotation between clinical services, ward and dispensary. We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.

The pharmacy team has a proven track record of innovation and delivering excellent patient care as part of the wider MDT. You will be joining a supportive team where the focus is about working hard but having the correct work life balance. Swansea Bay offers great opportunities outside of work to unwind and enjoy yourself with outstanding beaches, areas of natural beauty in the Gower peninsula and many outdoor sports including biking, sailing and wind surfing.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Part-time applicants are encouraged to apply. We're committed to building a diverse team that accommodates different working arrangements.