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Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly pharmacy team at Morriston Hospital in Swansea. This role will predominantly be to support the lead technician for Education and Training. The successful candidate will be required to mentor and train new and junior staff within the department, supporting them to complete a range of local competencies and training programmes.
We are looking for a conscientious individual, who is motivated and can work as part of a team, has a flexible approach towards the needs of the service, and able to demonstrate professionalism possessing both excellent organisational and communication skills.
The innovative and friendly pharmacy team is well established within the health board. We are both ambitious and motivated, focusing our work around the best interests of our patients and continuously striving to improve the services we provide.
Applicants will be required to take part in the weekend, bank holiday and locking up rota.
Main Duties of the Job
Responsibilities will include:
1. Supporting pre-registration pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to complete specific training programmes.
2. Mentoring and leadership support for existing staff to allow development and upskilling.
3. Working closely with patients and the multi-disciplinary team.
You will need to have previous experience of working in an acute hospital ward environment, be motivated, and possess effective communication and negotiating skills. You will be required to work under pressure and alone with excellent prioritisation skills. Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC and have completed both your ACPT and MMPT accreditation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
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.
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.
Salary and Contract
Band 5
Salary: £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
* NVQ3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent).
* Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and Medicines Management qualified or relevant demonstrable experience.
* Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Desirable:
* Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department or equivalent.
* Experience of managing staff. Ability to work as a 'lead' technician.
Aptitude and Abilities:
* Ability to provide good verbal/written communication skills and motivate.
* Able to work as part of a team. Ability to problem solve, prioritise, innovative and well organised.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
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