Overview
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 of the job
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 the Proud to Lead competence framework.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than 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
Qualification and/or Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
* Working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team
* Previous medicines management experience
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public and other Healthcare professionals
* Good time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise.
Desirable criteria
* Ability to analyse and solve problems
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of GP practice prescribing systems
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance requirements in relation to prescribing and primary care
Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria
* Self motivated and enthusiastic
* Flexibility in approach to meet service needs
Other
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel
Desirable criteria
* 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
Location details included in original listing: Llandudno, Wales, United Kingdom and Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
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