Overview
Main area Neath Cluster Medicine Management Technician Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
Part time
* Flexible working
27 hours per week. Job ref 130-PST069-0925
Employer: Swansea Bay University Health Board. Site: Briton Ferry Health Centre, Briton Ferry. Salary £39,263 - £47,280 pro rata (Salary period: Yearly). Closing: 07/10/2025 23:59
Band 6
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you a pharmacy technician ready for a new challenge and committed to enhancing your skills within a primary care setting?
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated pharmacy technician has arisen within the Neath Cluster of Swansea Bay University Health Board. This post will be varied, providing you with the opportunity to work within a friendly and forward-thinking team to improve the quality of prescribing, liaising closely with GPs, community-based healthcare professionals and acute care colleagues at a time of transformational change within primary care.
Primary Care experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who can clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy, changing environment.
The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week, and flexibility could be considered for a suitable candidate.
Main duties of the job
The Neath Cluster Medicine Management Technician will work closely with two cluster pharmacists to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing within the cluster. This will help enhance patient outcomes and reduce harm, which could otherwise lead to unscheduled care and hospital admissions.
Primary Care experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who can clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy, changing environment.
The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week, flexible working request will be considered.
Working for our organisation
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
* BTEC Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent (i.e. NVQ Level III Pharmaceutical Services)
* Registered with professional body - GPhC (RegPharmTech)
* Further management or clinical qualification
Experience
* Experience in a relevant primary care role
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Board\'s policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Name: Marianna Handzusova-Howley; Job title: Chief Pharmacy Technician; Email address: marianna.handzusova-howley@wales.nhs.uk
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