Pharmacy Technician – MM, ACPT, Education & training

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified GPhC registered pharmacy technician to join our friendly pharmacy team at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.

This role will predominantly be to support the lead technician for Education and Training. The successful candidate will be required to mentor and train new and junior staff within the department, supporting them to complete a range of local competencies and training programmes.

We are looking for a conscientious individual, who is motivated and can work as part of a team, has a flexible approach towards the needs of the service, and able to demonstrate professionalism possessing both excellent organisational and communication skills.

The innovative and friendly pharmacy team is well established within the health board. We are both ambitious and motivated, focusing our work around the best interests of our patients and continuously striving to improve the services we provide.

Applicants will be required to take part in the weekend, bank holiday and locking up rota.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities will include supporting pre-registration pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to complete specific training programmes.

Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Mentoring and leadership support for existing staff to allow development and upskilling.

You will need to have previous experience of working in an acute hospital ward environment and be motivated, have effective communication and negotiating skills, working closely with patients and the multi-disciplinary team.

You will be required to work under pressure and alone with excellent prioritisation skills. Applicants must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the GPhC and have completed both your ACPT and MMPT accreditation.

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

About us

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.

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.

Job 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

Qualifications, experience and skills

• NVQ3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent).
• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and Medicines Management qualified or relevant demonstrable experience.
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department or equivalent.
• Experience of managing staff. Ability to work as a 'lead' technician.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to provide good verbal/written communication skills and motivate.
• Able to work as part of a team. Ability to problem solve, prioritise, innovate and be well organised.
• Ability to speak Welsh.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.