Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

The Technician will work as required by the Dispensary Manager, Pharmacy Manager and Responsible Pharmacist in the day to day running of the pharmacy dispensary counters, ensuring that all work is processed efficiently and in the correct order according to schedules.

To maintain Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician status and perform the final accuracy check of prescriptions dispensed by other pharmacy staff under the guidance of the Responsible Pharmacist.

Supervise other staff, ensuring that policies and procedures are strictly adhered to, and dealing with any deviation appropriately. To label and dispense medications when required by the Pharmacy Manager, Dispensary Manager or Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring compliance with all procedures, ready to receive a final accuracy check by a pharmacist or another Accredited Accuracy Checking Technician to meet business needs Oversee the rotation and maintenance of all medicine stocks and sundry items, to ensure value for money and reduced wastage.

Will be based in Morriston hospital, which is part of the Swansea Bay University Health Board, will be required to work on the wards and in the dispensary. ACT accreditation or recognised Medicines management qualification would be desirable.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (MPharm) accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.

Essential criteria

GPhC Registration

Ward based experience

Desirable criteria

ACT accreditation