Job summary Pre-registration Pharmacy Technician (Training post - Annex 21) This post is a fixed term training contract of 24 months due to funding. 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. The training programme is delivered by HEIW via a Welsh Government Apprenticeship 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 Several sites, one in Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF), one in Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH), one in Royal Gwent Hospital (RGH) and on in Grange University Hospital (GUH) 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 within Aneurin Bevan health board. We have training posts available at three of our enhanced general hospitals ( Royal Gwent, Nevill hall and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr) and our critical care hospital (Grange University Hospital). These are all busy hospitals that plays a vital role in delivering our new model of health care. 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata (Annex 21) Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-PST079-1124 Job locations Several sites, one in YYF, one in NHH, one in RGH and on in GUH Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB 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 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 A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A-C (new grades 9-4) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science. Desirable Nvq level 2 (or equivalent) in pharmacy services. Accuracy checking medicines management modules. Evidence of continuous development Higher level education e.g. A-levels/degree Experience Desirable Pharmacy experience Hospital pharmacy experience Experience of working in a team Aptitude and abilities Essential Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations. Highly motivated Conscientious, responsible and reliable. Good inter-personal skills Organisational abilities Person Specification qualifications and/or knowledge Essential A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade A-C (new grades 9-4) or equivalent including English, Maths and Science. Desirable Nvq level 2 (or equivalent) in pharmacy services. Accuracy checking medicines management modules. Evidence of continuous development Higher level education e.g. A-levels/degree Experience Desirable Pharmacy experience Hospital pharmacy experience Experience of working in a team Aptitude and abilities Essential Flexible and adaptable to changing demands and situations. Highly motivated Conscientious, responsible and reliable. Good inter-personal skills Organisational abilities 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Several sites, one in YYF, one in NHH, one in RGH and on in GUH Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)