Job summary
We are transforming the way we work at Glan Clwyd; maximising the opportunities for our Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants. You will be responsible for supporting this transformation, working with staff to identify opportunities across the spectrum of pharmacy services including the dispensary, wards, production, purchasing and distribution, ensuring that we have the right people, trained to the right level, doing the right job. This is an opportunity for you to develop your skills as a leader both operational and clinically to lead our team.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Chief Pharmacy Technician to join our pro-active Pharmacy team. In this post, you will be responsible for leading the provision of a high-quality pharmacy service provided to patients at Glan Clwyd Hospital, working to ensure safe and efficient delivery of medicines for both in-patients and for discharge. With excellent organisational skills, you will deal with the unpredictable demands of a busy department ensuring that key targets are met.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should have considerable experience working with patients in various settings, excellent organisational, communication and managerial skills. You should be able to develop and maintain highly professional relationships with medical and nursing staff. Experience in medicines optimisation at ward level and in a dispensary within a hospital setting are essential as these are key components for this post.
Job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates should have considerable experience working with patients in various settings, excellent organisational, communication and managerial skills. You should be able to develop and maintain highly professional relationships with medical and nursing staff. Experience in medicines optimisation at ward level and in a dispensary within a hospital setting are essential as these are key components for this post.
Job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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).
