About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to support and develop our specialist Medicines Homecare Service at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
In this pivotal role, you'll manage and co-ordinate homecare medicines services across the Health Board, ensuring the safe, effective and cost-efficient supply of high-cost medicines. You will play a key role in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and supporting the delivery of an expanding homecare service. Working closely with clinicians, patients and homecare providers, you will help deliver exceptional patient care and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
Alongside your homecare responsibilities, you will undertake a regular clinical commitment within the Pharmacy Service as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACT) and Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, supporting medicines optimisation, medicines reconciliation, clinical screening processes and the safe use of medicines across the Health Board. This unique combination of operational, service development and clinical responsibilities offer an excellent opportunity to maintain and develop your clinical skills whilst gaining specialist expertise in homecare services.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to complete the PWDS Homecare Prescription Validation Qualification.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work independently to provide technical and operational assistance and support to the Medicines Homecare Team to aid the development of high-quality, cost-effective homecare service.
Supports co-ordinating activities to ensure the best use of resources and the timely and efficient processing of homecare prescriptions and prompt payment of invoices.
The post holder will provide appropriate advice in relation to homecare medicines to Clinical teams, members of the public, patients and carers.
Undertake a daily clinical commitment as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) and Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician, providing ward-based medicines management and prescription checking services. Manage and prioritise both homecare and clinical workloads to support the safe, effective and efficient use of medicines across the Health Board.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
We listen, learn, and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If youre comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our Croeso Candidate booklet below for more information.
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
- NVQ3/BTEC Pharmaceutical Science plus Pharmacy/Medicines Management and ACT training.
Desirable
- Accredited completion of the WCPPE/PWDS Homecare Clinical Checking and Validation Training Programme.
Skills
Essential
- Significant post qualification as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Effective organisational and prioritising skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Homecare environment.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations.
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Llanrisant
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)