Job summary Are you a pharmacy technician with a broad range of experience, good communication skills and a desire to improve services? Do you want to make a difference to patients every day? Are you looking to expand your pharmacy knowledge and skills? If the answer is yes, then we want YOU to join the Velindre Cancer services Pharmacy Clinical Service. You will work as part of a specialised, friendly team whilst also working independently using your own initiative to manage problems, resolve enquiries and urgent requests, referring to the Senior Technician(s) where necessary. There will be plenty of variety in your role; a typical week will involve you being a key member of the homecare team, spending time in one of our dispensaries, day units, patient clinics or ward, all the time supporting our patient population across South East Wales to get the best from their medicines. Whether you're starting out in the profession or already qualified, we're looking for someone who is friendly and organised with a passion for providing excellent patient centred care. You will be supported to learn and grow, developing into the other roles in our varied service. Main duties of the job The post holder will support the Senior Pharmacy Procurement Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technician Homecare in providing safe, efficient and cost-effective procurement of medicines for Velindre Cancer Service. Under the direction of the senior pharmacy technician undertake the day-to-day management of the area, ensuring an efficient and timely service to all users. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the processing of prescription expediting, orders and invoices for home delivery of medicines and will liaise with clinical teams, homecare providers and patients to resolve queries and to ensure patients receive their medicines in a timely manner. The post holder will also support the day-to-day pharmacy procurement services. This will include: supervising, directing the work of and training administrative staff within the Medicines Procurement and Homecare teams; ordering and logistics of medicines; authorisation of invoices; liaising with suppliers and customers; managing and controlling stock levels within the dispensary and stores; dealing with stock shortages and dealing with procurement related problems and enquiries.To undertake checking of prescriptions as an Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician and to maintain competences and accreditation in this area. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services. Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors. Velindre Cancer Centre is situated in the northern suburbs of the vibrant city of Cardiff, within easy reach of the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park The Centre provides a clinical oncology service to the population of South East Wales. If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you. Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/ Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 120-PST157-0325 Job locations Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TL 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. Pre-registration pharmacy technicians undertaking the final stages of L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice/NVQ L3/BTEC Pharmacy services (and preparing to register), and community pharmacy technicians are encouraged to apply; full training will be provided. The successful candidate with a current level of experience that supports appointment but requires further training to support a Band 5 role, will be appointed to the Band 5 subjected to Annex 21 see documentation attached. 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. Pre-registration pharmacy technicians undertaking the final stages of L4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice/NVQ L3/BTEC Pharmacy services (and preparing to register), and community pharmacy technicians are encouraged to apply; full training will be provided. The successful candidate with a current level of experience that supports appointment but requires further training to support a Band 5 role, will be appointed to the Band 5 subjected to Annex 21 see documentation attached. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council Level 4 Certificate Of Higher Education In Pharmacy Technician Practice or BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Desirable Other healthcare or pharmaceutical related qualifications e.g. NVQ Assessor Experience Essential Experience in hospital or community pharmacy Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience in pharmacy homecare services Oncology Experience Supervisory experience Aseptic services Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to support the Trust's strategy and objectives Skills and Attributes Essential Computer literate- able to use a keyboard Further IT skills including Word, Excel, ECDL Demonstrates commitment to CPD Well-motivated Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Good time management Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work. Good interpersonal skills Team player Desirable Good CPD portfolio including aspects of cancer care and pharmaceutical developments relevant to technicians. Demonstrates initiative Calm manner Other Essential Evidence of being a team player Good organisational skills Good communication skills Desirable Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the department Welsh Speaker Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Registered with General Pharmaceutical Council Level 4 Certificate Of Higher Education In Pharmacy Technician Practice or BTEC / NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician An up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy practice Mandatory CPD to maintain fitness to practice Desirable Other healthcare or pharmaceutical related qualifications e.g. NVQ Assessor Experience Essential Experience in hospital or community pharmacy Desirable Experience in hospital pharmacy Experience in pharmacy homecare services Oncology Experience Supervisory experience Aseptic services Ability to generate new ideas and ways of working to support the Trust's strategy and objectives Skills and Attributes Essential Computer literate- able to use a keyboard Further IT skills including Word, Excel, ECDL Demonstrates commitment to CPD Well-motivated Ability to work accurately with attention to detail Good time management Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work. Good interpersonal skills Team player Desirable Good CPD portfolio including aspects of cancer care and pharmaceutical developments relevant to technicians. Demonstrates initiative Calm manner Other Essential Evidence of being a team player Good organisational skills Good communication skills Desirable Able to work flexibly according to the needs of the department Welsh Speaker 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 Velindre Cancer Centre Address Velindre Cancer Centre Velindre Road Cardiff CF14 2TL Employer's website https://velindre.nhs.wales/velindrecc/ (Opens in a new tab)