Job summary Following substantial investment in the pharmacy technician team we have 3 exciting new posts. Are you a motivated and forward-thinking registered Pharmacy Technician looking for a unique opportunity? Then join the friendly pharmacy department, Wrexham Maelor Hospital in BCUHB East, in the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Operations. You will play a key role in developing the pharmacy service, and pharmacy workforce in line with our strategic vision to ensure we are able to provide the best care possible to the patients of North East Wales. You will be part of the senior pharmacy management team and will be responsible for reviewing current processes and implementing change where needed, to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy department. In this innovative position, you will collaborate with diverse teams on cutting-edge projects involving systems like the implementation of electronic prescribing and the pharmacy prescription collection locker. The successful candidate will be driven to introduce new ways of working to optimise pharmacy procurement, improve medication safety, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulators. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will take place week commencing 24th March 2025 Main duties of the job Manage compliance with the Home Office Controlled Drug licence and ensure compliance with the Wholesale Dealing licence Ensure all operational rotas are completed Attend external meetings including the robot user group, All Wales Wellsky user group Manage investigations into dispensing or supply incidents Ensure all maintenance contracts are reviewed and up to date working in conjunction with the Pharmacy Business Manager: Robot Intruder alarm Prescription collection locker Object handling equipment Liquid nitrogen equipment Manage health and safety risk assessments and queries Complete and maintain risks on the health board risk register associated with Hospital Operations Line management of the Dispensary Senior Pharmacy Technicians and Stores Supervisor Deputise for the Chief Pharmacy Technician and the Lead Pharmacy Technician - Procurement Manage the daily stock check process and investigations Maintain an overview of annual leave for all pharmacy support staff Ensure all products provided that are over-labelled or prepacked meet the required governance arrangements and oversee in-house production Manage KPI's for hospital operations services Provides assurance that the hospital operations services meet the required governance frameworks About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 050-PST022-0225 Job locations Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD 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 Essential NVQ/QCF level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician ILM Management Qualification Level 4 or equivalent Registered Pharmacy Technician Desirable QCF Work Based Assessor Experience Essential A substantial level of post qualification experience in pharmacy services Experience of managing pharmacy team(s) Desirable Experience in a broad range of pharmacy services Skills Essential Leadership skills Good time management skills Good verbal and written communication Negotiation Skills Experience of managing conflict Ability to prioritise and delegate Desirable Evidence of successful introduction and management of change Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ/QCF level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician ILM Management Qualification Level 4 or equivalent Registered Pharmacy Technician Desirable QCF Work Based Assessor Experience Essential A substantial level of post qualification experience in pharmacy services Experience of managing pharmacy team(s) Desirable Experience in a broad range of pharmacy services Skills Essential Leadership skills Good time management skills Good verbal and written communication Negotiation Skills Experience of managing conflict Ability to prioritise and delegate Desirable Evidence of successful introduction and management of change 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)