Senior Pharmacy Technician – Procurement and Distribution

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Ystrad Mynach; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales seeks a Pharmacy Technician to lead procurement and distribution services. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience in hospital pharmacy. Ideal candidates will have a BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science and experience in managing teams. Join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training and development

Occupational health support

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Paid mandatory training

Qualifications

• Significant work experience (post qualification) of hospital pharmacy.
• Experience of systems maintenance for machines in Hospital Pharmacy Environment.
• Working knowledge/experience of writing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, organise and manage pharmacy procurement and distribution services.
• Manage Procurement and Distribution staff including performance reviews.
• Provide specialist support on pharmacy computer and dispensing systems.

Skills

Organisational abilities

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literacy

Conscientiousness

Education

BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services

Accredited Checking Technician

Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

Would you like to be part of an innovative, dynamic and forward thinking pharmacy team? We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician with ambitions of managing acute hospital pharmacy services. We are seeking a competent and motivated individual who will bring knowledge, enthusiasm and energy to our Team, based at the Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF).

The post holder will lead, organise and manage the Pharmacy Procurement and Distribution service to wards and departments at YYF and peripheral site.

The applicant must have evidence of excellent communication skills. It would be beneficial to have demonstrated experience of leading a team and a broad-based clinical knowledge and procurement and distribution practices.

You will be working in a patient focused and forward thinking department, supported by skilled and friendly colleagues. Being a member of the YYF site management team, you will be expected to lead on site based projects that contribute to the general work of the Pharmacy department.

Working as part of a team is essential as the role involves working closely with all sections of pharmacy services to ensure acute care patients receive optimal pharmaceutical care.

This is great time to join our department with a leadership team who are committed to developing and continuously improving the services that we provide.

Main duties of the job

• To lead, organise and manage the pharmacy procurement and distribution services to wards and departments serviced by YYF.
• To manage Procurement and Distribution staff at YYF including taking responsibility for appraisal, sickness absence management, recruitment and selection and undertaking performance reviews.
• Provide specialist support on the pharmacy computer, Robotic dispensing system and Omnicell systems, ensuring the accuracy, functionality and security of the system.
• To support the Pharmacy ABUHB Education and Training team in delivering training programmes within the Pharmacy department at YYF.
  
  

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

We welcome an informal visit to the department.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Organisational abilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Computer literate
• Conscientious and reliable
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to motivate people
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Significant work experience (post qualification) of hospital pharmacy
• Working knowledge/experience of writing policies and procedures
• Experience of systems maintenance for machines in Hospital Pharmacy Environment
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing a team
  
  

Qualifications And Knowledge

Essential criteria

• BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
• Accredited Checking Technician
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Expert witness
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPs) qualification
• Management Qualification