Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our Primary Care team.

The post holder will work independently to provide technical assistance and support the Care Home Team to aid the development of high-quality, cost-effective prescribing across our Care Homes in CTM.

The role includes facilitating the implementation of rational repeat prescribing systems within GP practices, developing expertise in GP clinical systems, and supporting prescribing audits and data analysis.

The post holder will also provide advice on medicines to Primary Care contractors, patients, carers and members of the public, and contribute to service improvement initiatives aligned with Health Board priorities.

If you are passionate about pharmacy services and ready to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Primary Care Prescribing Team to support delivery of safe, effective and cost-efficient prescribing across GP practices and Care Home reviews.

• Analyse, maintain and interpret prescribing data, producing reports, audit packs and cost comparison information to support medicines optimisation
• Support Prescribing Advisors with projects, audits and initiatives aligned to Health Board priorities
• Work with GP practices to review and improve repeat prescribing systems, resolve prescribing queries and implement prescribing strategies and policies
• Develop action plans with practices, support annual prescribing visits and provide training to practice teams on medicines management processes
• Collect and analyse clinical and prescribing data to support audits, presenting findings clearly to healthcare professionals
• Provide advice on medicines to healthcare professionals, patients and carers, including supporting medication reviews and resolving routine dosage queries
• Monitor prescribing trends and drug spend, contributing to financial efficiency and identifying potential issues such as fraudulent prescription claims
• Act as an authorised witness for the destruction of Controlled Drugs where required
• Develop patient education materials and promote collaborative working between GP practices, community pharmacies and wider healthcare teams

About us
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.

Person Specification
Essential

• Motivated
• Approachable and professional
• Disp/checking practice
• Good working knowledge of primary care pharmacy procedures
• Basic knowledge of clinical pharmacy
• Good communication
• Team worker
• Appropriate post qualification experience
• BTEC Pharmacy Technician or equivalent in pharmaceutical science; NVQ level 3 pharmaceutical sciences; Registered as pharmacy technician with GPhC

Desirable

• Changing role of pharmacy technician
• Up to date knowledge of primary care pharmacy practice
• Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills (Level 3 and above)
• Primary Care pharmacy experience

Welsh language
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Apply through our website.

Location: Glanrhyd Hospital, Tondu Road, Bridgend, CF31 4LN
Working pattern: Full-time
Band: Band 5 (Agenda for Change)

Contact: Chief Pharmacy Technician - Primary Care, Verity Morris, verity.morris@wales.nhs.uk, 01656753886

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. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required.