Pharmacy Technician

In recent years, the roles undertaken by pharmacy technicians in medicines management have increased considerably. At Swansea Bay University Health Board, we welcome innovative approaches to improving patient care and pushing the boundaries of the prudent healthcare agenda.

We have an exciting opportunity at Morriston hospital for a pharmacy technician to be part of the multidisciplinary team.The successful candidate will work with nursing, medical and pharmacy colleagues to develop the service. All necessary training will be provided.The successful candidate will possess excellent organisational and communication skills, have experience of working with the wider healthcare team, relish supporting patients and their families and have a professional approach.

The post holder will be expected to assist in providing a medicines management service and work towards achieving their Accredited checking pharmacy technician certificate and Medicines Management certificate.

If you want to be at the forefront of developing the pharmacy technician role, are passionate about improving patient care and take your career to the next level, apply now.

We have an excellent opportunity within our friendly department for enthusiastic and motivated technicians to join our strong Pharmacy Team in delivering a high-quality service to our patients.The successful candidates will work on rotation between clinical services (ward and dispensary) and clinical trials. 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.Applicants will hold a valid BTEC & NVQ level 3 Pharmaceutical Science Certificate or a certificate of higher education in pharmacy technician practice and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (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 skills this is the job for you!

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

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.