The Medicines Management Directorate has an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and committed registered Pharmacy Technician to join our vaccine and WDA team based across Princess of Wales and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital.
Applicants must have a BTEC and NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences OR equivalent Qualifications to enable them to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
The successful candidate must hold an Accredited Checking Technician qualification and be in a position to work towards the all Wales Accredited Medicines Management qualification if they have not previously completed it.
You must possess excellent communications and organisational skills, be self-motivated and willing to develop with new ways of working.
Attention to detail, being able to work well under pressure, working both as part of a team, independently and using your own initiative are also essential for this role.
The main duties will depend on previous experience but will encompass: Working as an Accredited Checking Technician undertaking the final check and release of prescriptions
- Dispensing and issuing prescriptions and customer orders as part of the WDA wholesale activity
- Management of the vaccine supply service across CTM to schools, CVCs and Primary Care teams
- Participation in the ward based medicines management service undertaking accurate drug histories, assessing patients medication for suitability to use, organising supplies for patients use when in hospital and at discharge and providing advice and counselling to patients ( if not accredited you will be expected to undertake the all Wales qualification to allow you to undertake this aspect of the role).
- Participation in the induction and supervision of new Pharmacy staff and acting as a mentor for junior staff.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lowri Mordecai Job title: Senior Pharmacy Technician Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01443 430022
Extension - 72456
