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* *Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post - Annex 21)**

This post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months. The training post provides the opportunity to gain the required experience and qualification(s) needed to register as a pharmacy technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

Salary: Initially Annex 21 Band 4 - 70%, progressing to 75% after 12 months.

Pharmacy technicians develop a high level of expertise in relation to medicines and health and they work as part of healthcare teams in hospitals, manufacturing units, community pharmacies and GP practices. They focus on management and use of medicines to make sure all types of people get the best outcomes from their medicines. They lead teams delivering medicines service.

During the two-year training you will be expected to gain experience reflecting the changing and growing roles of the Pharmacy Technician.

Successful completion of the programme enables you to apply to the General Pharmaceutical Council for registration as a pharmacy technician and to apply for jobs as a pharmacy technician.

Main duties of the job

This post is fixed term for 2 years to meet the needs of the service.

If you are accurate, methodical, caring and interested in health and wellbeing then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for forward thinking, enthusiastic, organised and motivated individuals to join our dynamic and motivated Pharmacy team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.

The role of the Pharmacy technician is varied and interesting and continuously developing new roles, which is why we are offering this opportunity to explore this innovative role in a rotational training programme. You will gain experience in a Hospital setting dispensing for In-patients and Out-patients, Purchasing and Distribution and ward based work.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description attached refers to the position that you would be working towards. Those that currently hold the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy services, NVQ level 3 in Pharmacy services or equivalent qualification will not be considered.

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

4 GCSEs grade A* to C including English, Maths and Science (new grades 9-4) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people

Desirable

Previous pharmacy experience Experience of working in a team

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

Good communication skills (verbal and written) Able to work as part of a team Able to work to procedures Organisational and time management skills Accurate and consistent in work application Attention to detail Computer skills (including word processing and data entry) Numeracy and literacy skills

Desirable

Ability to speak welsh to a satisfactory level Familiarity with drug names and pharmacy terminology

Personal Qualities

Essential

Highly motivated Looking for a challenge and learn new things Approachable and professional manner Ability to remain calm in a busy environment Committed to continuing professional development Embraces the following values: dignity, respect, fairness, integrity, honesty, caring, kindness and compassion

Desirable

Has a professional development plan

Circumstances

Essential

Ability to travel to various sites off site if required within the locality Ability to attend training venues outside of the locality

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