Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.
This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management pharmacy technician based at Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH) with Mental Health duties at surrounding hospitals.
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multitasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.
This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.
We are looking for someone with:
* Experience in Medicines Management
* Accredited Checking Technician Qualification - we also welcome those currently working towards it.
* NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
Applications from pre-registration pharmacy technicians welcome - If you're in your second year of study and due to qualify soon, we encourage you to apply!
* Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
* Welsh language skills are desirable
Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
Values
* Highly motivated
* Conscientious, responsible and reliable
* Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations
Experience
* Hospital pharmacy experience
Qualifications
* BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
* Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
* Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
* NVQ Expert witness
Knowledge
* Evidence of continuing education and personal development
* Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
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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