Pharmacy Accredited Checking / Medicines Management Technician
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Port Talbot, SA12 7BXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,557 to £39,631
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERJNITY COVER IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAI...
1. Provide a medicines management service to an inpatient ward including drug history, and medicines reconciliation.
2. Responsible for safe, efficient and effective checking of prescriptions dispensed by other members of the pharmacy team in the dispensary and ward based.
3. Being part of the ward MDT and the wider pharmacy team. This includes being part of the pharmacy weekend and bank holiday rota.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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.
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential: - NVQ3 and BTEC in pharmaceutical science (or equivalent).; - Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
Experience
Essential: - Significant experience of working in a hospital pharmacy department or equivalent.
Desirable: - Proven track record of competence.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to know when to refer to Pharmacist.
- Good verbal/written communication skills, problem solving as well as Innovative and well organised.
- Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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