Job Description

Are you a forward-thinking and conscientious pharmacy technician who is ready to take the next step in your career? In this role, you will have responsibility for the successful delivery of a high-quality procurement and distribution service via service development projects. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative ideas for pharmacy practices.



You will be expected to work with the multidisciplinary teams across ABUHB to ensure a high-quality pharmacy service is delivered and so excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.



Our ambitious and challenging agenda aims for excellence in all that we do. We are looking for an exceptional individual to work with us as a part of the Pharmacy Management Team.



We strongly encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to get in touch and arrange a visit to find out more.



This post may be offered under Annex 21 of the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service. Annex 21 applies where a candidate does not yet meet the full requirements of the role but can be appointed as a trainee and offered a structured training programme to allow development to the required standard. During the training period, salary will be paid as a percentage of the fully qualified rate in accordance with Annex 21 provisions. Upon successful completion of training and attainment of required competencies, the post holder will move to the appropriate spine point of the full pay band for the role.



To lead, organise and manage the pharmacy procurement and distribution services to wards and departments serviced by GUH.



To manage staff at GUH including taking responsibility for appraisal, sickness absence management, recruitment and selection and undertaking performance reviews.



Provide specialist support on the pharmacy computer, Robotic dispensing system and Omnicell systems, ensuring the accuracy, functionality and security of the system.



To support the Pharmacy ABUHB Education and Training team in delivering training programmes within the Pharmacy department at GUH.



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



We welcome an informal visit to the department.



Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.



We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.



Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.



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.