[Hiring] Senior Pharmacy Technician @Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Role Description

Are you a forward-thinking and conscientious pharmacy technician who is ready to take the next step in your career? In this role, you will have responsibility for the successful delivery of a high-quality antimicrobial stewardship in primary care. Our patients are our highest priority so we welcome innovative ideas for pharmacy practices whilst delivering excellence in pharmaceutical care.

You will be expected to work with the antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team to ensure a high-quality pharmaceutical service with respect to AMS is delivered and so excellent verbal and written communication skills are an essential part of this role.

Your contribution will impact on ABUHB achieving Welsh Government Antimicrobial prescribing targets for Primary Care. We are looking for an exceptional individual to work with us as a part of the Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) team. We strongly encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to get in touch and arrange a visit to find out more.

• Provide specialist technical expertise to the antimicrobial stewardship team and wider health board, acting as a source of expert.
• Contribute to the organisational Welsh Government tier 1 antimicrobial target action plan, identifying opportunities and priorities.
• Apply technical expertise and specialist medicines management knowledge in order to improve the quality and safety of antimicrobial stewardship processes in primary and community care, overcoming barriers to change and resolving operational problems.
• You will work closely with, and be supported by the AMS team, to further develop the practice of yourself and other pharmacy staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician qualification.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Ability to work with the AMS team effectively.
• Technical expertise in medicines management.
• Willingness to identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities.
• Comprehensive NHS benefits package.
• Learning and development opportunities.