Job summary 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 provide clinical and technical services to acute adult, older peoples and rehabilitation wards on site, and five medium secure and two low secure wards and several learning disabilities units off site. The team also work 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 technician 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 focussed 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 wewant 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 are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour 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. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-PST007-0125 Job locations Cefn Coed Hospital Cockett Swansea SA2 0GH 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. 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) Acredited 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential BTEC and or NVQ in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent) Acredited 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 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Cefn Coed Hospital Cockett Swansea SA2 0GH Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)