Pharmacy Technician - Medicines Management (MM) with Procurement

Job summary

Are you a conscientious and adaptableGPhC Registered Pharmacy Technicianwith a good level of experience inany sector (e.g., primary care, secondary care, community pharmacy)?If so, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our team at The Grange University Hospital.

Whilst ACT and Medicines Management qualifications are required for this post, we welcome applicants who wish to train and work towards these qualifications. During training, the contract will be Annex 21 of a Band 5 until qualifications are achieved.

We also welcome applicants who are due to qualify as pharmacy technicians and will shortly be registering with the GPhC.

Procurement experience is desirable but full training will be provided.

The Grange University Hospital is a Specialist Critical Care Hospital and provides the opportunity for our Pharmacy Technicians to work across a range of specialities including Cardiology, Haematology, Surgery, and Paediatrics.

Our pharmacy technicians work closely with pharmacists, pharmacy assistants, nurses, and other health care professionals to ensure that our patients receive excellent care and support with their medications. The Health Board has automated pharmacy systems and a comprehensive medicines management service including electronic discharge.

We encourage all applicants to arrange an informal visit to the Pharmacy Department to obtain an overview of what this role will entail prior to interview.

Main duties of the job

To carry out the accurate dispensing and distribution of pharmaceuticals to patients, wards, departments, hospitals and clinics served by ABUHB.

To undertake accuracy checking of prescriptions / patient profiles that have been dispensed by other pharmacy staff in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

To provide a ward based medicines management service as part of the pharmacy team

To provide advice to patients/carers on pharmaceutical matters.

To train and supervise less experienced technicians, trainees and support staff.

To use the pharmacy and other computer systems in order to carry out all tasks in an accurate and efficient manner.

To assist in delivering the day to day management of medicines procurement within a framework of legal, professional, departmental and health Board financial policies and procedures.

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

About us

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.