About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and passionate Senior Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician who is eager to contribute to the advancement of our Aseptic services. If you are looking to progress in your career and enhance your knowledge and skills, this position offers an ideal opportunity for professional growth.
In this pivotal role, you will lead and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team, driving excellence in aseptic service provision. You will maintain and enhance quality and safety within the unit, ensuring all operational processes are guided by robust Standard Operating Procedures and best practice standards.
This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further.
Main duties of the job
Manages the Operational aspects of the Aseptic Service. Part of the senior team within Aseptic Services, that is one of four specialist technical areas within pharmacy (logistics, aseptic services, dispensing services and medicines management).
Acts independently and uses initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests, deciding when to refer to the pharmacist team leaders.
Uses professional judgement to make appropriate decisions based on evaluating facts and options e.g. skill mix issues, service provision issues etc.
Uses initiative to deal with problems, enquiries and urgent requests, deciding when to refer to the Aseptic Service Team Leaders.
Accredited to undertake the checking of aseptic preparation by other pharmacy staff, including pharmacy graduates and qualified pharmacists.
Accredited as a Product Approver to release aseptically prepared medicines (where applicable)
To train and assess technicians and pharmacists in technical and theoretical aspects of aseptic services.
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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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
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
Skills Essential
Organisational and prioritising skills Communication skills Mentoring and appraisal skills Able to implement change Time management
Experience Essential
Significant post qualification experience of aseptic services
Desirable
Experience managing a team
Qualifications Essential
PIPC accreditation
Qualifications Essential
Registered technician with GPhC or Science council
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
ynysmaerdy
Pontyclun
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)