Job summary
To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines.
To work as part of a team and also work independently and using own initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests referring to the senior pharmacy technician or a pharmacist if necessary.
To use professional judgement to make appropriate decisions based on evaluating facts and options e.g. supply problems with urgent items.
To act as an accredited checking Pharmacy Technician undertaking the final check and release of prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff, including pharmacy graduates and qualified pharmacists.
To dispense and issue prescriptions, providing advice and information on medicines to patients, carers and nursing staff.
To undertake other dispensary duties including preparing specialist pharmacy products.
Main duties of the job
- To work within Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and be guided by professional good practice guidelines. To work as part of a team and also work independently and using own initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests referring to the senior pharmacy technician or a pharmacist if necessary.
- To use professional judgement to make appropriate decisions based on evaluating facts and options e.g. supply problems with urgent items.
- To act as an accredited checking Pharmacy Technician undertaking the final check and release of prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff.
- To dispense and issue prescriptions, providing advice and information on medicines to patients, carers and nursing staff.
- To participate in the ward-based medicines management service, assessing medicines, organising supplies and giving advice to patients.
- To support the pharmacy logistics service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services.
- To participate in pharmacy services on weekend/public holiday rotas.
- To participate in the training and supervision of pharmacy assistants, student Pharmacy Technicians, pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy students.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To undertake other dispensary duties including preparing specialist pharmacy products.
- To participate in the induction and supervision of new pharmacy staff.
- Discuss medication with patients and carers, obtain accurate drug histories and appropriately liaise with the clinical pharmacist about pharmaceutical care issues.
- Communicate information to patients regarding prescriptions (e.g., advice on supply issues) and counsel patients on the correct and safe use of their medication, overcoming communication difficulties (e.g. elderly, confused or hard of hearing.
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
- To undertake other dispensary duties including preparing specialist pharmacy products.
- To participate in the induction and supervision of new pharmacy staff.
- Discuss medication with patients and carers, obtain accurate drug histories and appropriately liaise with the clinical pharmacist about pharmaceutical care issues.
- Communicate information to patients regarding prescriptions (e.g., advice on supply issues) and counsel patients on the correct and safe use of their medication, overcoming communication difficulties (e.g. elderly, confused or hard of hearing.
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 Training
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician accredited or working towards
- Medicines Management accredited or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting.
- Organising dispensing workflow.
Desirable
- Supervisory / Management Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication both written and verbal.
- Team-working.
- Leadership and Organisational Skills.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BTEC Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician accredited or working towards
- Medicines Management accredited or working towards.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a hospital setting.
- Organising dispensing workflow.
Desirable
- Supervisory / Management Experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication both written and verbal.
- Team-working.
- Leadership and Organisational 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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda & Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Pharmacy Department
Partridge Road
Llwynypia
CF40 2LX
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
