Pharmacy Technical Services Assistant

It is an exciting time for Pharmacy Technical Services across North Wales. Following recent investment in Pharmacy technical services an exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic, motivated individuals to join our friendly production team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and support the development and introduction of an outpatient antibiotic treatment service (OPAT). This service will be a first for Wales and will involve aseptic production of antibiotic infusions utilising modern technology and automated filling devices. We are looking for individuals who will contribute to and work well within our existing team and help to develop and introduce the OPAT service and demonstrate its value in enabling patients to be discharged from hospital sooner and be treated at home. This initiative will have significant benefits for patients and it is envisaged that support for further service development and increasing the range of medicines supplied in this way will be achieved. You
must be able to work to a high standard, follow written instructions and procedures, have good organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail, good accuracy skills and ability to use your own initiative whilst working to time schedules and under pressure., To Aseptically prepare and distribute injectable medicines in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and other national/regional guidelines in a timely manner.
To assist others in the provision of aseptic services, including the preparation of aseptically manufactured batch products and products for individual patient need.
To competently work in a cleanroom environment including grade A positive and negative isolators and laminar flow cabinets.
To prepare batches of non-sterile Pharmaceutical products.
To participate in the training and development of new members of staff
To competently use the pharmacy and other computer systems in order to carry out all tasks in an accurate and efficient manner.
Actively participate in the ordering of raw materials and sundry items ensuring adequate stocks.
Implement and follow all departmental procedures.

Working for our organisation
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.
The Production Unit supports training and development of all our staff and you will be given opportunities to attend courses where appropriate to further your development within technical services.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed