Pharmacy Technician / Science Manufacturing Technician – Pharmacy Production Unit
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician to join our team within the Pharmacy Production Unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital.
The Production Unit provides a comprehensive aseptic preparation service, including the preparation of injectable systemic anti‑cancer therapy (SACT) and parenteral nutrition for neonatal and adult patients across the health board.
This post will involve organising the production services day‑to‑day activities, supervising staff and undertaking accuracy checks of aseptically prepared products.
NHS Wales is in the process of creating the Transforming Access To Medicines Service (TrAMs), which will be hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The current service provided by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and this post may transfer to NWSSP as part of the TrAMs programme. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme.
The role will involve coordinating workload and supervising staff within the Pharmacy Production team, and working as part of the team to maintain and develop the technical aspects of the service to ensure the items prepared meet the needs of our patients.
For a comprehensive list of expected duties, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award‑winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work‑life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high‑quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or you may click Apply now to view in Trac.
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