We have an opportunity for a motivated pharmacy technician with an interest in mental health to join our friendly team based in Cefn Coed Hospital in Swansea.
The mental health pharmacy team provides clinical and technical services to acute adult, older peoples, and rehabilitation wards on site, and five medium secure and two low secure wards, as well as several learning disabilities units off site. The team also works closely with the community mental health teams and care home In-Reach team.
Main duties of the job
We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high-quality service to our patients.
The successful candidate will work between clinical services (ward and dispensary). We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice in our busy department.
Pharmacy technicians play a key role in the integrated ward teams covering all aspects of medicines management.
Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate or be working towards this qualification. Qualified applicants will need to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Students qualifying this year will need to register with the GPhC.
If you have the ability to work using your own initiative, have good communication skills, a high level of accuracy, and are keen to develop your patient-focused care, this is an ideal position from which to progress your career.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset, and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone, whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving - show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BTEC and/or NVQ in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualified
Desirable
Ability to manage the day-to-day provision of pharmacy service within area
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department (working in another pharmacy setting depending on experience)
Desirable
Proven track record of competence, teaching experience, mentoring skills
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Cefn Coed Hospital
Cockett
Swansea
SA2 0GH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-PST007-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The mental health pharmacy team provides clinical and technical services to acute adult, older peoples, and rehabilitation wards on site, and five medium secure and two low secure wards, as well as several learning disabilities units off site. The team also works closely with the community mental health teams and care home In-Reach team.
Main duties of the job
We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high-quality service to our patients.
The successful candidate will work between clinical services (ward and dispensary). We are a department that is committed to the extended role of technicians, and you will be encouraged to develop your skills in all aspects of hospital pharmacy practice in our busy department.
Pharmacy technicians play a key role in the integrated ward teams covering all aspects of medicines management.
Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate or be working towards this qualification. Qualified applicants will need to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Students qualifying this year will need to register with the GPhC.
If you have the ability to work using your own initiative, have good communication skills, a high level of accuracy, and are keen to develop your patient-focused care, this is an ideal position from which to progress your career.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset, and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone, whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving - show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
BTEC and/or NVQ in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician qualified
Desirable
Ability to manage the day-to-day provision of pharmacy service within area
Experience
Essential
Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department (working in another pharmacy setting depending on experience)
Desirable
Proven track record of competence, teaching experience, mentoring skills
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Cefn Coed Hospital
Cockett
Swansea
SA2 0GH
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-PST007-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
