Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our dynamic team within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. This is an exciting opportunity to support and develop homecare medicines management services and prescribing support across the Health Board.
You will work closely with pharmacy and clinical teams to ensure timely access to medicines for patients, contribute to service development, and provide ward-based medicines management. The role also includes dispensing, accuracy checking, and supporting procurement processes.
Interested?Apply now to join a forward-thinking pharmacy team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and innovative medicines management services.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the provision and development of homecare services and prescribing support.
- Support clinical verification of homecare prescriptions across defined specialties.
- Accurately dispense and check prescriptions for inpatients, outpatients, and discharge.
- Provide ward-based medicines management and patient counselling.
- Contribute to audits, financial monitoring, and cost improvement strategies.
- Contribute to the development of a robust process to reclaim costs associated with off-contract purchases.
- Train and supervise pharmacy technicians, trainees, and support staff.
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
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
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
Role Requirements
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent and NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services.
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Medicines Management qualification (including drug history taking/medicines reconciliation).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service, adaptable, and highly motivated.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience in homecare or prescribing support.
- Supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in pivot tables/CASPA and other databases.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Hospital pharmacy experience and near-patient pharmacy services experience.
Person Specification
Role Requirements
Essential
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent and NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services.
- Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualification.
- Medicines Management qualification (including drug history taking/medicines reconciliation).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service, adaptable, and highly motivated.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Desirable
- Experience in homecare or prescribing support.
- Supervisory experience.
- Proficiency in pivot tables/CASPA and other databases.
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Hospital pharmacy experience and near-patient pharmacy services experience.
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).
