Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician
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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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process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
Pharmacy Technician/Science Manufacturing Technician – Pharmacy Production Unit
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician/ Science Manufacturing Technician to join our team within the Pharmacy Production Unit at the Royal Gwent Hospital.
The Production Unit provides a comprehensive aseptic preparation service, including the preparation of injectable systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and parenteral nutrition for neonatal and adult patients across the health board.
This post will involve organising the Production service’s day-to-day activities, supervising staff and undertaking accuracy checks of aseptically prepared products.
NHS Wales is in the process of creating the Transforming Access to Medicines Service (TrAMs) which will be hosted by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The current service provided by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and this post, may transfer to NWSSP as part of the TrAMs programme. Please contact the recruiting manger if you wish to discuss this further, or to find out more information on the TrAMs programme please click here:
Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Main duties of the job
The role will involve coordinating workload and supervising staff within the Pharmacy Production team. Working as part of the team , the post holder will help to maintain and develop the technical aspects of the service to ensure the items prepared meet the needs of our patients.
For a comprehensive list of expected duties, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science with NVQ level 3 Pharmacy Services or Principles of Aseptic Pharmaceuticals Processing (Level 3) plus training and experience to degree or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
- Accredited Pre and In-Process Checking Operator
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration
Essential criteria- Registered Pharmacy Technician with General Pharmaceutical Council, or Registered Science Technician with Science Council
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience in training and supervision of trainees
- Experience working in a Hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Unit / Technical Services
- Knowledge of principles of GMP
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working with NHS / Pharmacy procurement systems
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.