Overview
It’s an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services (PTS) in North Wales. Through the Transforming access to medicines (TrAMS) programme the future for the service and opportunities for career progression are bright.
We’ve an opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our PTS team at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital, working as a product approver. We’re looking for reliable, conscientious individuals to join our friendly team.
Services provided involve preparation of ready to use injectable medicines. Due to the nature of our work you will be expected to follow departmental procedures, comply with Good Manufacturing (GMP) Standards and show good attention to detail. Previous experience in a Pharmacy Manufacturing unit is required, the successful candidate will also have completed an appropriate, recognised Product Approval Course. PTS supports development of all our staff, training opportunities will be given to further your development.
Responsibilities
* Product Approval: Final check and release of aseptically prepared medicines, ensuring compliance with SOPs and GMP.
* Aseptic Preparation: Prepare chemotherapy, TPN, radiopharmaceuticals, and other sterile/non-sterile products.
* Staff Management: Supervise and manage pharmacy technicians, assistants, and trainees; oversee rotas and performance.
* Training & Competency: Deliver training, assess staff competencies, and maintain training records.
* Quality & Compliance: Support audits, environmental monitoring, and validation processes; ensure MHRA and QA compliance.
* Stock & Resources: Manage stock control, minimise waste, and liaise with purchasing teams.
* Patient Services: Dispense prescriptions, counsel patients, and respond to medication queries.
* General Duties: Use pharmacy IT systems, participate in rotas, attend meetings, and contribute to service development.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPhC
* L3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Qualified as an accredited product approver for aseptic services or committed to working towards
* Qualified as a pre and in-process checker in technical services
Desirable criteria
* Membership of relevant professional association
* Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Quality Assurance (PTQA)
Experience
Essential criteria
* Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience post qualification in Aseptic services
* Experience working with Radiopharmaceuticals
* General dispensing
Desirable criteria
* Experience of patient oriented medicines systems
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
#J-18808-Ljbffr