Pharmacy Technician - Primary and Community Care
Are you a passionate, pro-active, empathetic Pharmacy Technician who is ambitious about providing exceptional service and care for patients?
If the answer is yes, the Central Pharmacy Primary Care Team has a fantastic opportunity for you to join our friendly team. Here our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality care and need committed and skilled people to help achieve this.
The role will be based within Primary Care in Conwy and also some time spent within Community Hospitals, with a focus on providing support across the Integrated Health Community (IHC). A key priority will be to review patients holistically, ensuring that our vision and goals align with the "Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales" strategy, particularly in addressing the needs of our aging population.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults by taking a person-centred approach, contributing to high-quality care that prioritises comprehensive and appropriate medication management.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
* Performs a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties in relation to the preparation and supply of medicines and related products for service users within the Health Board.
* The Pharmacy Technician is expected to exercise a degree of autonomy and control in the performance of allocated duties within limits set by the Chief Pharmacy Technician and in accordance with departmental and Health Board policies and procedures.
* The post holder has trained and maintained the competencies required to carry out the duties of an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician.
* The post holder will hold and maintain the competencies or be willing to undergo the training required to undertake the duties of an Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician.
* Works under the management of the Senior Pharmacy Technician and ward pharmacist in area of work to ensure a safe and efficient service is maintained, delivering a range of medicines management activities including medicines reconciliation and medicines history taking.
* Further commitment to work autonomously in order to transcribe and clinically prioritise will be encouraged.
Person specificationEssential Criteria
* Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council
* Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
* Accredited medicines management pharmacy technician qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification
ExperienceEssential criteria
* Working within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
* Primary care experience
Aptitude And AbilitiesEssential criteria
* Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the team
* Ability to apply knowledge gained to the workplace
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
ValuesEssential Criteria
* Well motivated, reliable, methodical
* Enthusiasm for training
* Committed to self study and development
OtherEssential criteria
* Ability to travel
Desirable criteria
* Ability to work weekend and public holiday rota.
* Ability to work flexible hours
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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