Pharmacy Technician - Primary and Community Care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales is seeking a motivated pharmacy technician to join its team. In this full-time role, you will work collaboratively to ensure patient safety and effective medicines management. Candidates must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council and possess a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills. This position offers the opportunity to develop your career in primary care and community hospitals.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health and social care teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Use an evidence-based approach to medicines management.
• Ensure patient safety in medicines use.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

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 for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties

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 ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in 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.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent

Experience

• Working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team
• Previous medicines management experience

Skills

• 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

• 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

• Self motivated and enthusiastic
• Flexibility in approach to meet service needs.

Other

• 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
• Hospitals and Health Care