Job summary
The CRT Pharmacy team was set up in 2019 providing services to Newport, Caerphilly and Torfaen. Due to the continued success of the service, further investment was secured at the end of 2023 to extend the service to all 5 boroughs. The comprehensive extension to funding endorsed the contribution of this Intermediate Care Pharmacy team. The new funding not only allowed a roll out of the service to all boroughs within the Gwent Region, it also led to integration and redesign of the Pharmacy service provided to the Community hospital rehabilitation wards of South Monmouthshire and Torfaen.
This new Pharmacy Technician post has been created to further support development of a Pharmacy Technician led pharmacy service to our virtual wards and rehabilitation wards. The successful applicant will be required to work across the 5 boroughs to support the Pharmacy service to the CRTs and help develop the new Pharmacy service to the Rehabilitation wards, working closely with the Lead Pharmacist and the current band 6 Pharmacy Technicians, increasing resilience within this developing service.
Main duties of the job
The CRT Pharmacy team currently provide a Pharmacy service to Frailty Consultant led 'hospital at home' patients, Therapies/Social Care-led Reablement patients, Nurse-led home parenteral service patients (including IV antimicrobials) and Community Falls patients.
We also take referrals from acute ward Pharmacy staff to ensure that frail/vulnerable patients are supported in taking medicines post discharge.The new funding allowed integration and redesign of the Pharmacy service provided to the community hospital rehabilitation wards of South Monmouthshire and Torfaen. Our role involves regular MDT meetings, home visits, virtual & actual ward rounds and data collection and analysis of contributions to patient care. Each day brings a new challenge, the chance to learn from those around us, job satisfaction and an opportunity to further develop the service!
With a unique role working across the primary/secondary care interface, you will build excellent relationships with community, practice based and hospital colleagues.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician is developing rapidly within our service, and we aim to continue this skill-mix, challenging the boundaries, supporting all staff to work at the top of their licence.
To join the team you will need to have a passion for patient care and be able to work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. You should be resilient, adaptable, caring and keen to contribute to service development.
You will practice across the boroughs as part of the clinical and social care teams within the CRTs and on the Rehabilitation wards. The role also involves visiting patients in their own homes. You must be prepared to travel having access to your own transport (travel expenses reimbursed).
We encourage enquiries so we can better explain the vision for the service and how you will play a part in its development please get in touch!
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Clinical Pharmacy Technician is developing rapidly within our service, and we aim to continue this skill-mix, challenging the boundaries, supporting all staff to work at the top of their licence.
To join the team you will need to have a passion for patient care and be able to work as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team. You should be resilient, adaptable, caring and keen to contribute to service development.
You will practice across the boroughs as part of the clinical and social care teams within the CRTs and on the Rehabilitation wards. The role also involves visiting patients in their own homes. You must be prepared to travel having access to your own transport (travel expenses reimbursed).
We encourage enquiries so we can better explain the vision for the service and how you will play a part in its development please get in touch!
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 and/or knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Educational and Personal development
- Knowledge of GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
- An understanding of leadership and management
- An understanding of Community Resource Teams and the primary/secondary care interface
- A basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical needs of frail/elderly individuals
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor
- BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Clinical Services (or working towards/ prepared to work towards this)
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
- An understanding of health and social care structures
- ACT qualification or willing to be trained as ACT
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification community or hospital experience
- Near patient Pharmacy services
- Previous supervisory experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a management role
- Previous experience in a teaching role
- Previous experience working with frail/elderly individuals
- Previous experience with domiciliary visits
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills
- Organisational abilities
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Basic keyboard skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services/BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Evidence of Continuing Educational and Personal development
- Knowledge of GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
- An understanding of leadership and management
- An understanding of Community Resource Teams and the primary/secondary care interface
- A basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical needs of frail/elderly individuals
Desirable
- NVQ Assessor
- BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Clinical Services (or working towards/ prepared to work towards this)
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
- An understanding of health and social care structures
- ACT qualification or willing to be trained as ACT
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post qualification community or hospital experience
- Near patient Pharmacy services
- Previous supervisory experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a management role
- Previous experience in a teaching role
- Previous experience working with frail/elderly individuals
- Previous experience with domiciliary visits
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good inter-personal skills
- Organisational abilities
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Basic keyboard skills
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
