We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious Pharmacy Technicians to join our busy hospital pharmacy team. Previous hospital experience would be beneficial but not essential and we welcome applications from newly qualified pharmacy technicians
Your role will mainly involve undertaking duties in the dispensary but also supporting other areas of pharmacy including at ward level supporting the ward based pharmacy teams.
Opportunities will be given to develop within the department with training and accredited training programmes.
Applicants should be eligible to register at interview and be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council on their start date.
Main duties of the job
Undertakes a wide range of routine and unforeseen duties in relation to the preparation and supply of medicines and related products for service users within BCUHB.
The Pharmacy Technician is expected to exercise some autonomy and control in the performance of duties allocated within limits set by the Senior Pharmacy Technician overseeing the department and in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
There are links with pharmacy staff in all sectors and other healthcare professionals to ensure that a patient-identified medicines management service is provided. Works closely with pharmacy colleagues to adopt a team approach to medicines management, acting as a key member of the multidisciplinary and wider pharmacy team, providing medicines management advice to healthcare professionals, patients and carers.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly.Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifcations and Knowledge
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
* Willing to undertake medicines management training
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (or equivalent)
* Membership of relevant professional association
Experience
* Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
* Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
* Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
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.
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