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Are you a skilled and passionate Pharmacy Technician looking for an exciting new opportunity? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and developing environment?  Look no further! Join our team at Morriston hospital pharmacy as a Senior Pharmacy Technician and play a vital role in patient care and medication management.  

We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician with substantial experience in hospital pharmacy, capable of supervising other staff and managing day-to-day pharmacy services within the emergency department.

In this newly created role, you'll lead and manage a specific aspect of our pharmacy service, ensuring compliance with national and local standards while delivering patient-centred care. You will work closely with the emergency department multi-disciplinary team and your expertise will be crucial in educating patients and caregivers, optimising medicines, and ensuring effective medicines management services.  

We are committed to developing our staff and would welcome someone who is passionate about learning and wishes to contribute to the advancement of our well-established team. Support will be given to you to develop your skills in leadership and advancing in your role.

Join us in this rewarding role, making a positive impact on patient well-being and take the next step in your career. 

Main duties of the job

This exciting new post at Morriston hospital comes with a range of key responsibilities and duties. 

The role requires independent working, strong leadership, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A positive and adaptable attitude is essential, promoting respect for others' views and encouraging a friendly, helpful disposition. You will engage with staff at all levels, both internally and externally to the organisation, and handle complex and sensitive information with professionalism and care.

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in the medicine management at ward level. You will actively engage in discharge prescription assembly, checking prescriptions dispensed at the ward level, and ensuring the efficient and cost-effective supply of medicines for inpatients and discharging patients. 

Continuous professional development, teamwork, and the ability to handle challenging situations will be instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of pharmaceutical care.

You will also be required to participate in weekend, Bank Holiday and out of hours rotas as dictated by the needs of the service

Overall, your role as a Senior Pharmacy Technician will be critical in ensuring patient safety, providing high-quality pharmaceutical services, and supporting the smooth functioning of the pharmacy department within Morriston Hospital. 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.