Job summary
Are you an ambitious pharmacy technician with a passion for patient care and new ways of working?We have a great opportunity for a pharmacy technician to explore new ways to improve delivery of patient care through supporting the implementation of electronic prescribing and medication administration (EPMA) within our Health Board. This post will work with the wider EPMA multiprofessional team to select, develop, implement, maintain and optimise the system.
Main duties of the job
To work under the management of the Pharmacist Lead for ePMA, contributing to and participating in the selection, development, implementation and on-going management of the EPMA system; applying the knowledge, skills and training of an experienced, registered Pharmacy Technician. To participate in, plan and lead ongoing research that will complement benefits realisation. This will involve audits pre and post implementation. To act as EPMA pharmacy leader for technicians and support staff, supervising the less experienced. To lead the configuration of the EPMA software providing specialist knowledge input from their relevant field. To identify and deliver training requirements for the wider team. To line manage pharmacy technicians appointed to the EPMA team, giving support and guidance on EPMA working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Medicines Management qualified
- ACPT qualified
- Improving Quality Together – Bronze
Desirable
- Service Improvement Qualification – Silver
- Management /Leadership Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with electronic clinical information systems
- Experience of data manipulation using a range of data formats and tools e.g. basic pivot tables/excel graphs and audit work.
- Wide experience of the use of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Previous experience of training staff.
- Management/supervisory experience.
- Standard Operational Procedures
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Computing skills, ability to use Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access.
- Relevant pharmaceutical, legal and professional legislation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-motivated, reliable, methodical
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative whilst maintaining attentions to detail and accuracy.
- Able to act as a role model and mentor for staff.
Other
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to develop new procedures and initiate them.
- Commitment to continuing education
- Organised and adaptable.
- Ability to travel within health board
- Able to work flexible hours around go-live support.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional association
Skills
Essential
- Aware of and work within own limitations.
- Excellent Organisational skills, demonstrating leadership, building and maintaining relationships across the organisation
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
Essential
- Registered pharmacy technician with GPhC.
- BTEC or NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Science
- Medicines Management qualified
- ACPT qualified
- Improving Quality Together – Bronze
Desirable
- Service Improvement Qualification – Silver
- Management /Leadership Qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with electronic clinical information systems
- Experience of data manipulation using a range of data formats and tools e.g. basic pivot tables/excel graphs and audit work.
- Wide experience of the use of pharmacy computer systems
Desirable
- Previous experience of training staff.
- Management/supervisory experience.
- Standard Operational Procedures
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Computing skills, ability to use Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, Access.
- Relevant pharmaceutical, legal and professional legislation
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Well-motivated, reliable, methodical
- Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative whilst maintaining attentions to detail and accuracy.
- Able to act as a role model and mentor for staff.
Other
Essential
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Able to develop new procedures and initiate them.
- Commitment to continuing education
- Organised and adaptable.
- Ability to travel within health board
- Able to work flexible hours around go-live support.
Desirable
- Membership of a relevant professional association
Skills
Essential
- Aware of and work within own limitations.
- Excellent Organisational skills, demonstrating leadership, building and maintaining relationships across the organisation
Desirable
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.
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
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).
