Pharmacy Technician

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a motivated Pharmacy Technician to deliver high-quality services in a dynamic pharmacy team. Responsibilities include providing medicines management, checking prescriptions, and participating in the MDT. A BTEC & NVQ level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science and GPhC registration are required. Opportunities for professional development exist, and the ability to speak Welsh is advantageous. Enjoy working in a beautiful region with excellent work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GPhC.
• Ability to work using own initiative is essential.
• Desirable to speak Welsh but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide a medicines management service to an inpatient ward.
• Check prescriptions dispensed by pharmacy team members.
• Participate in the ward MDT and pharmacy weekend rota.

Skills

Good communication skills

High level of accuracy

Ability to work independently

Education

BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate

Job description

Overview

Main duties include:

• Provide a medicines management service to an inpatient ward including drug history, and medicines reconciliation.
• Responsible for safe, efficient and effective checking of prescriptions dispensed by other members of the pharmacy team in the dispensary and ward based.
• Being part of the ward MDT and the wider pharmacy team. This includes being part of the pharmacy weekend and bank holiday rota.

This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated pharmacy technician to join our friendly pharmacy team in delivering a high-quality pharmacy service to our patients.

The successful candidate will work between clinical services (ward and dispensary). We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice in our busy department.

Qualifications

• Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Requirements and Attributes

If you have the ability to work using your own initiative, have good communication skills, a high level of accuracy and are keen to develop your skills this is the job for you!

The pharmacy team has a proven track record of innovation and delivering excellent patient care as part of the wider MDT. You will be joining a supportive team where the focus is about working hard but having the correct work life balance.

Swansea Bay offers great opportunities outside of work to unwind and enjoy yourself with outstanding beaches, areas of natural beauty in the Gower peninsula and many outdoor sports including biking, sailing and wind surfing.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe\'s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.