About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking, pharmacy technician with excellent interpersonal skills looking to develop their career across primary care and community hospitals.
A patient centred evidence-based medicines approach to medicines management is required in the role. You will be working collaboratively with health and social care teams across the locality to improve patient outcomes related to medicines use and ensuring patient safety.
Main duties of the job
You will be based in the central area Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, supported by our established and highly valued team of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential
Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council. NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent
Desirable
Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Experience Essential
Working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team Previous medicines management experience Audit experience
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Good interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team
Desirable
Welsh speaker
Values Essential
Motivated, reliable, methodical Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Desirable
Understanding and responsive to patient needs.
Other Essential
Ability to travel
Desirable
Ability to work weekend and public holiday.
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Llandudno Hospital
Hospital Road
Llandudno
LL30 1LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)