Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job overview
Due to an internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.
This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management pharmacy technician based at Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH).
We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multitasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.
This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in Medicines Management
- Accredited Checking Technician Qualification – we also welcome those currently working towards it.
- NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration
- Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
- Welsh language skills are desirable
Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!
Working for our organisation
ABUHB is an integrated organisation providing acute, community and mental health services. Our ambitious and challenging agenda aims for excellence in all that we do. Life-long learning and post-graduate education is encouraged and will be actively supported.
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 speciality 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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Values
Essential criteria- Highly motivated
- Conscientious, responsible and reliable
- Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations
Experience
Essential criteria- Hospital pharmacy experience
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
- Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation
- NVQ Expert witness
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Evidence of continuing education and personal development
- Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.