Pharmacy Technician

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic registered Pharmacy Technician to join its vaccine and WDA team. Your main duties will involve dispensing prescriptions, managing vaccine supply services, and participating in patient care. Ideal candidates should have BTEC and NVQ Level 3 qualifications and an Accredited Checking Technician qualification, alongside excellent communication and organizational skills. The role offers opportunities for personal development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Applicants must have qualifications to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Must hold an Accredited Checking Technician qualification.
• Willingness to undertake the all Wales qualification if not already completed.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and issuing prescriptions as part of the WDA activity.
• Management of the vaccine supply service.
• Participation in the ward based medicines management service.
• Induction and supervision of new Pharmacy staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Ability to work independently

Initiative

Education

BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Accredited Checking Technician qualification

Job description

Overview

The Medicines Management Directorate has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed registered Pharmacy Technician to join our vaccine and WDA team based across Princess of Wales and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital. The main duties will depend on previous experience but will encompass: Working as an Accredited Checking Technician undertaking the final check and release of prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and issuing prescriptions and customer orders as part of the WDA wholesale activity
• Management of the vaccine supply service across CTM to schools, CVCs and Primary Care teams
• Participation in the ward based medicines management service undertaking accurate drug histories, assessing patients\' medication for suitability to use, organising supplies for patients\' use when in hospital and at discharge and providing advice and counselling to patients (if not accredited you will be expected to undertake the all Wales qualification to allow you to undertake this aspect of the role)
• Participation in the induction and supervision of new Pharmacy staff and acting as a mentor for junior staff

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR equivalent qualifications to enable them to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• The successful candidate must hold an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and be in a position to work towards the all Wales Accredited Medicines Management qualification if they have not previously completed it

Skills and attributes: excellent communication and organisational skills, self-motivation, willingness to develop with new ways of working; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure; ability to work as part of a team and independently; initiative.

About CTM UHB

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. CTM is one of Wales\'s largest employers with nearly 13,500 staff. Our values are: We listen, learn, and improve; We treat everyone with respect; We work together as one team. We offer benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and ongoing learning and development.