About this role
Job summary
Cardiff West Cluster comprises seven GP practices working collaboratively with partner organisations to support the health and wellbeing of our local population. We are seeking a motivated and proactive Pharmacy Technician to join our multidisciplinary team and support the delivery of high-quality medicines optimisation services across the Cluster.
Working closely with Cluster Pharmacists, GP practices, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals, the postholder will play a key role in supporting patients following discharge from hospital. A primary focus of the role will be processing discharge advice letters, undertaking medicines reconciliation, updating prescribing records and helping to ensure safe continuity of care between primary and secondary care services.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving prescribing safety, enhancing patient outcomes and supporting the effective use of medicines across the Cardiff West Cluster. The role will involve working across GP practices within the Cluster and contributing to a range of medicines optimisation initiatives.
Main duties of the job
Process hospital discharge advice letters and undertake medicines reconciliation following discharge from hospital. Work closely with Cluster Pharmacists, GPs, practice teams, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to support safe transitions of care. Update and maintain accurate patient medication records and prescribing information using clinical systems. Support safe and effective repeat prescribing processes and medicines optimisation initiatives. Assist in identifying and resolving medicines-related queries to improve prescribing safety and patient outcomes. Contribute to audit, data quality and service improvement activities across the Cluster. Support the reduction of medicines waste and promote the safe and effective use of medicines. This is a fixed-term 18-month post from start date funded through approved Cardiff West Cluster funding.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the delivery of medicines optimisation services across the Cardiff West Cluster, with a particular focus on medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge and ensuring accurate, up-to-date prescribing records.
Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the postholder will collaborate closely with Cluster Pharmacists, GP practices, community pharmacies and other healthcare professionals to support prescribing safety, continuity of care and the effective management of medicines. Responsibilities will include processing discharge communications, implementing medication changes, supporting repeat prescribing processes, maintaining clinical records and contributing to audit and quality improvement activities.
The postholder will work across GP practices within the Cardiff West Cluster and will play an important role in improving patient safety, reducing medicines-related risks and supporting the delivery of high-quality primary care services.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) or equivalent GPhC-approved Pharmacy Technician qualification Knowledge of medicines management, medicines optimisation and prescribing processes Understanding of pharmacy law, ethics and current medicines legislation Awareness of general practice and primary care services
Desirable
Medicines Management Accreditation (MMPT) or equivalent accreditation Completion of the Primary Care Pharmacy Education Pathway (PCPEP) Technical services experience
Experience Essential
Relevant post-qualification experience within hospital, community pharmacy or general practice Experience of medicines management and prescribing support activities Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team Experience using clinical and/or patient management systems
Desirable
Experience working in primary care/general practice Experience across more than one pharmacy sector Experience of audit, quality improvement or service development activities Experience of medicines optimisation initiatives
Skills & Abilities Essential
Good understanding of medicines optimisation and patient safety principles Strong verbal and written communication skills Good organisational and time management skills Ability to prioritise workload effectively and work independently Analytical and problem-solving skills Competent IT and clinical systems skills
Desirable
Negotiation and influencing skills
Personal Qualities Essential
Patient-focused approach Professional and approachable manner Flexible and adaptable to service needs Ability to work effectively as part of a team Commitment to continuous professional development Resilient and able to work effectively in a busy environment
Desirable
Negotiation and influencing skills
Other Essential
Ability to travel independently between Cluster sites as required Compliance with GPhC standards and professional requirements Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role
Desirable
Welsh language skills
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address Cardiff West Cluster GP Practices (exact location/base to be confirmed)
Cardiff
CF15 8EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)