Neath Cluster Medicine Management Technician

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health board in Wales is looking for a part-time pharmacy technician to enhance skills in a primary care setting. Collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to improve prescribing quality and patient outcomes. Candidates with primary care or hospital experience are welcome to apply, and flexibility in arrangements may be considered. This role offers professional development opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Professional training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employer

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care is desirable; applicants from hospital or community experience are welcome.
• Welsh language ability is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with pharmacists to improve prescribing quality.
• Help enhance patient outcomes and reduce hospital admissions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support primary care transformation.

Skills

Primary Care experience

Ability to speak Welsh

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Are you a pharmacy technician ready for a new challenge and committed to enhancing your skills within a primary care setting?

An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated pharmacy technician has arisen within the Neath Cluster of Swansea Bay University Health Board. This post will be varied, providing you with the opportunity to work within a friendly and forward-thinking team to improve the quality of prescribing, liaising closely with GPs, community-based healthcare professionals and acute care colleagues at a time of transformational change within primary care.

Role details
Part-time position available for 27 hours a week, with flexibility considered for a suitable candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with two cluster pharmacists to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing within the cluster.
• Help enhance patient outcomes and reduce harm, which could otherwise lead to unscheduled care and hospital admissions.
• Collaborate with GPs, community-based healthcare professionals and acute care colleagues to support a trajectory of transformational change within primary care.

Qualifications and requirements

• Primary Care experience is desirable, but applications from those with hospital or community experience who can demonstrate the aptitude to work in a busy, changing environment are welcome.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Flexibility in working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.

Other information

• We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone regardless of sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or maternity status, disability, or other protected characteristics.
• Our values are Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, reflecting our commitment to equality.
• We offer professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation, with potential for additional career opportunities, apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles.

The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week; flexible working requests will be considered.