Lead Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Temple B'Nai Abraham Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a professional for a pharmacy lead role to support clinical pharmacy services. Responsibilities include ensuring safe medication usage, training technicians, and dispensing prescriptions. The ideal candidate should have Welsh language skills at Level 3, providing a competitive advantage. This role is vital for the organization to enhance patient care in the community through a dedicated and compassionate approach.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Welsh speaking and listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pharmaceutical Service in Medicines Management.
• Ensure safe and effective use of medications.
• Dispense and issue prescriptions while providing specialist advice.

Job description

2 posts are available. One as medicine / frailty lead and one as acute lead.

Responsibilities

The post holder will support the Pharmaceutical Service and the Medicines Management agenda in the UHB. They will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the delivery of clinical pharmacy services to clinical areas to ensure safe, therapeutic and cost-effective use of medications.
• Ensuring patients are prioritised appropriately and high-risk patients are identified and referred to the appropriate member of the multi-disciplinary team or managed by the post holder.
• Continuing the development of pharmacy services provided across the wards.

The post holder will sit on the Medicines Management panel, assisting in the training and assessing of technicians, trainee pharmacists and new pharmacists in the process of ward-based working, including medicines reconciliation and discharge process. In addition, they will support others in developing clinical prioritisation skills.

The post holder will dispense, undertake technical check and issues prescriptions, providing specialist advice and information on medicines to patients, relatives, carers and nursing staff.

Qualifications and Language Skills

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; while the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board

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 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.

CTMs 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.

CTM 2030 Strategy and Values

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

Benefits

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.

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.