Overview
Pharmacy Technician - Primary and Community Care
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking, pharmacy technician with excellent interpersonal skills looking to develop their career across primary care and community hospitals. You will be based in the central area Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, supported by our established and highly valued team of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties
A patient centred evidence-based medicines approach to medicines management is required in the role. You will be working collaboratively with health and social care teams across the locality to improve patient outcomes related to medicines use and ensuring patient safety.
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.
Qualifications
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent
Experience
* Essential: Working within a multidisciplinary team
* Desirable: Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team
* Desirable: Previous medicines management experience
Skills
* Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other Healthcare professionals
* Essential: Good time management and organisational skills
* Essential: Ability to work under pressure and prioritise
* Desirable: Ability to analyse and solve problems
Knowledge
* Essential: Working knowledge of Microsoft office applications (Word and Excel)
* Desirable: Knowledge of GP practice prescribing systems
* Desirable: Knowledge of Clinical Governance requirements in relation to prescribing and primary care
Personal Qualities
* Self motivated and enthusiastic
* Flexibility in approach to meet service needs
Other
* Essential: Ability to travel
* Desirable: Ability to work weekend and public holiday rotas
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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