The Medicines Management Directorate has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed registered Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team based at the Princess of Wales Hospital. Our Band 5 Technicians are valued members of the multidisciplinary team at ward level and work as ACTs in the automated, Technician led dispensary. You will gain experience across a variety of clinical specialities, working closely with pharmacists and other health care professionals to deliver a high quality, patient focussed medicines management service.
Responsibilities
* Working as an Accredited Checking Technician undertaking the final check and release of prescriptions.
* Dispensing and issuing prescriptions both in the department and at ward level.
* Participation in the ward based medicines management service, undertaking accurate drug histories, assessing patients’ medication for suitability, organising supplies for patients use when in hospital and at discharge, and providing advice and counselling to patients. (If not accredited, you will be expected to undertake the All Wales qualification to allow you to undertake this aspect of the role.)
* Participation in the induction and supervision of new Pharmacy staff and acting as a mentor for junior staff.
Qualifications
* BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent qualifications to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
* Must hold an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and be in a position to work towards the Accredited Medicines Management qualification.
Welsh Language Requirement
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; while the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we will consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This is not 'fluency', just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above – basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board
CWM Morgannwg, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, the health board is one of Wales’s largest employers. CTM operates three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities across Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Its location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff, the Brecon Beacons, and the Ogmore coastline.
Benefits
* Leading pension
* Generous leave
* Flexible work
* Career growth
* Access to ongoing learning and development
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