Pharmacy Technician - Primary and Community Care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

Are you a passionate, pro-active, empathetic Pharmacy Technician who is ambitious about providing exceptional service and care for patients?

If the answer is yes, the Central Pharmacy Primary Care Team has a fantastic opportunity for you to join our friendly team. Here our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality care and need committed and skilled people to help achieve this.

The role will be based within Primary Care in Conwy and also some time spent within Community Hospitals, with a focus on providing support across the Integrated Health Community (IHC). A key priority will be to review patients holistically, ensuring that our vision and goals align with the "Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales" strategy, particularly in addressing the needs of our aging population.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults by taking a person-centred approach, contributing to high-quality care that prioritises comprehensive and appropriate medication management.

So, if you're looking for a new challenge to expand your portfolio, have more responsibility and get the opportunity to work in various clinical areas alongside multi-disciplinary teams, this job could be for you.

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

Main duties of the job

Performs a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties in relation to the preparation and supply of medicines and related products for service users within the Health Board.

The Pharmacy Technician is expected to exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties within limits set by the Chief Pharmacy Technician and in accordance with departmental and Health Board policies and procedures

The post holder has trained and maintained the competencies required to carry out the duties of an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.

The post holder will hold and maintain the competencies or be willing to undergo the training required to undertake the duties of an Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.

Works under the management of the Senior Pharmacy Technician and ward pharmacist in area of work to ensure a safe and efficient service is maintained, delivering a range of medicines management activities including medicines reconciliation and medicines history taking. Further commitment to work autonomously in order to transcribe and clinically prioritise will be encouraged.

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.

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST017-0225

Job locations

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


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

Qualifications and / or Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Accredited medicines management pharmacy technician qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Primary care experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the team
  • Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Values

Essential

  • Well motivated, reliable, methodical
  • Enthusiasm for training
  • Committed to self study and development

Desirable

  • Understanding and responsive to patient needs

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel

Desirable

  • Ability to work weekend and public holiday rota.
  • Ability to work flexible hours
Person Specification

Qualifications and / or Knowledge

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Accredited medicines management pharmacy technician qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • Primary care experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the team
  • Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Values

Essential

  • Well motivated, reliable, methodical
  • Enthusiasm for training
  • Committed to self study and development

Desirable

  • Understanding and responsive to patient needs

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel

Desirable

  • Ability to work weekend and public holiday rota.
  • Ability to work flexible hours

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Medicines Management & Patient Safety Facilitator

Trudy Anderton

Trudy.Anderton@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

19 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST017-0225

Job locations

Llandudno Hospital

Hospital Road

Llandudno

LL30 1LB


Supporting documents

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