Pharmacy Technician( Band 5/Annex 21)
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We have an opportunity for a motivated pharmacy technician with an interest in mental health, to join our friendly team based in Cefn Coed Hospital in Swansea.
The mental health pharmacy team provide clinical and technical services to acute adult , older peoples and rehabilitation wards on site, and five medium secure and two low secure wards and several learning disabilities units off site. The team also work closely with the community mental health teams and care home In-Reach team.
Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). However, applicants who do not meet the requirements of the Band 5 role, are encouraged to apply and will need to attain the qualification within the first year of employment and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules.During this first year payment will be 75% of the top rate of Band 5 pay. You will receive dedicated support and supervision to help you to progress into the Band 5 role. Not meeting the qualification within the specified timeframe may lead to potential re-deployment.
We welcome applications from community and hospital based pharmacy technicians
Main duties of the job
We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality service to our patients.
The successful candidate will work between clinical services (ward and dispensary). We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice in our busy department.
Pharmacy technician play a key role in the integrated ward teams covering all aspects of medicines management.
Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate or be working towards this qualification . Qualified applicants will need to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).Students qualifying this year will need to register with the GPHC.
If you have the ability to work using your own initiative, have good communication skills, a high level of accuracy and are keen to develop your patient focussed care this is an ideal position from which to progress your career.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BTEC and or NVQ in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent)
- Acredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualified
- Ability to manage the day-to-day provision of pharmacy service within area
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department (working in another pharmacy setting depending on experience)
- Proven track record of competence. Teaching experience. Mentoring skills
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply.All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.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.