INTERNAL - Pharmacy Technician ACT/Medicines Management

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.

This permanent vacancy for part time pharmacy accredited checking and medicines management technician will be based at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) . We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join the team in the Pharmacy Department.

The candidate must be an enthusiastic, motivated band five (or working towards) pharmacy technician, with an ability to multitask and work across several sections. Candidates would ideally have previous experience of providing a medicines management service to a clinical area and hold an accredited checking technician qualification, although we are happy to discuss applications from individuals working towards these. The role will be varied, covering acute wards and dispensary sessions at YYF.

We are a forward thinking and innovative department. Pharmacy enjoys excellent multidisciplinary links within the Health Board and we deliver clinical services to a wide range of specialities and are committed to the professional development of our strong team.

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

Main duties of the job

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and patient-focused pharmacy technician with good communication and team working skills. This is an exciting opportunity for you to have a role in direct patient care with opportunities to develop your knowledge and clinical skills.

The post covers a wide range of medicines management roles including: drug history taking and medicines reconciliation on wards, TTH Transcribing and final accuracy checking within dispensary and ward environment.

As YYF is a training site for pharmacy technicians the candidate should have a background knowledge and experience of education / training / mentorship to contribute to the delivery of this agenda. The role will involve supporting the training of junior members of staff to complete medicines management competencies. In addition, there will be opportunities to become an Educational Supervisor for Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians.

You must have a dispensing qualification – BTEC, NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and you must be a registered technician (or working towards qualification and registration by February 2026) with a GPhC Membership Number to apply for this post.

You will participate in weekend and bank holiday rotas as required.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

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