Job summary Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting, developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? We are looking to recruit a forward thinking, Pharmacy Technician, based in the BCUHB East IHC. The role will involve working within the Primary Care and Community services team and the wider IHC, improving patient outcomes in relation to medicines management across all our services, ensuring the patient is at the centre of everything we do. As a member of our Medicines Management team, this exciting role will focus on Primary Care and Community Services, working to deliver a strong, joined-up service for patient safety and high quality sustainable care. A flexible and positive approach will be essential, in addition to excellent influencing, problem solving and time management skills. The post-holder will need to visible, be well organised and be able to facilitate and engage other to understand the benefits of the safe, effective and economic use of medicines. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be a registered Pharmacy Technician who demonstrates excellent knowledge and understanding of medicines optimisation, safety and best practice in a primary care setting, as well as being able to manage interface issues with acute and community organisations. They will have outstanding interpretation skills and demonstrate the ability to communicate with a range of colleagues and health care professionals. Using a patient centered approach, elements of the role will include, providing; Pharmacy service across the IHC hospitals, GP practices and other clinical and non-clinical areas in the East area as needed. Undertaking, medicines reconciliation, medication audits, supporting structured medication reviews and quality improvement work. We will support you to maximise you true potential and we will actively encourage your career progression offering both internal and external training opportunities We can offer Generous annual leave entitlement Continued Professional development NHS Pension Scheme Flexible working arrangements Weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota basis will be required as part of the standard working hours. As an organisation, we promote flexible working to support staff wellbeing and the needs of the service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 18 September 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £28,834 to £35,099 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 050-PST151-0924 Job locations Wrexham Maelor Hospital Croesnewydd Road Wrexham LL13 7TD Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full job description and Personal Specification in the supporting documents or click 'apply now' to view in Trac Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find the full job description and Personal Specification in the supporting documents or click 'apply now' to view in Trac Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council. NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Desirable Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Other Essential Ability to travel Desirable Ability to work weekend and public holiday Experience Essential Working within a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team Previous medicines management experience Audit experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team Ability to manage own workload Desirable Welsh speaker Values Essential Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Committed to self study and development Motivated, reliable, methodical Desirable Understanding and responsive to patient needs Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Registration with General Pharmaceutical Council. NVQ Level 3 in pharmacy services with BTEC National Certificate in Pharmacy Services or equivalent Desirable Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician Qualification or is willing to undertake this qualification European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Other Essential Ability to travel Desirable Ability to work weekend and public holiday Experience Essential Working within a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a primary care pharmacy team Previous medicines management experience Audit experience Aptitude and Abilities Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to change and work alone and as part of a team Ability to manage own workload Desirable Welsh speaker Values Essential Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team Committed to self study and development Motivated, reliable, methodical Desirable Understanding and responsive to patient needs 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)