Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADER
This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 medicines management Pharmacy Technician to join the BCUHB Home Treatment Team who is registered within General Pharmaceutical Council (GPHC).
The job purpose is to provide medicines management support, training and stock management to the Home Treatment Team.This will involve providing a safe and effective pharmacy service to the Home Treatment Team, pharmaceutical advice and support to patients and MDT, and developing, encouraging and promoting evidence-based, cost effective use of medicines.
The Pharmacy Technician will assist in providing training and supervision for members of the Home Treatment Team, be involved in the development and delivery of audit and practice research and be expected to exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for communicating complex and sensitive information to patients/ carers regarding prescribed medicines, on obtaining further supplies and dealing with patient questions around their medication.
Main duties of the job
Pharmacy Technician with strong problem solving skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.
You will act as an advocate for pharmacy services and guardian of medicines safety. You will be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
The successful candidate will be required to travel and support across the region within the service.
The right candidate will be given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills further through development opportunities supported by our friendly and experienced team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed Job Description And Main 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
Qualifications And Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Registered Pharmacy Technician
* NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
* Evidence of Continual Professional Development
Desirable criteria
* Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team
* Previous medicines management experience
* Audit experience
Skills And Attributes
Essential criteria
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
* Ability to manage own workload
* Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team
* Good time management skills
* Patient/Service focused
* Dispensing skills
* Good verbal and written communication
* Team player
* Enthusiastic
* Ability to use initiative
* Ability to make difficult decisions
* Ability to manage stress
* Aware of own limits
* Motivates self and others
* Flexible
Desirable criteria
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Values
Essential Criteria
* Well-motivated, reliable, methodical
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Enthusiasm for training
* Committed to self-study and development
Desirable criteria
* Understanding and responsive to patient needs