Job overview

Are you a pharmacy technician ready for a new challenge and committed to enhancing your skills within a primary care setting?

An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, adaptable and highly motivated pharmacy technician has arisen within the Neath Cluster of Swansea Bay University Health Board. This post will be varied, providing you with the opportunity to work within a friendly and forward-thinking team to improve the quality of prescribing, liaising closely with GPs, community-based healthcare professionals and acute care colleagues at a time of transformational change within primary care.

Primary Care experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who can clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy, changing environment.

The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week, and flexibility could be considered for a suitable candidate.

Main duties of the job

The Neath Cluster Medicine Management Technician will work closely with two cluster pharmacists to improve the quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness of prescribing within the cluster. This will help enhance patient outcomes and reduce harm, which could otherwise lead to unscheduled care and hospital admissions.

Primary Care experience is desirable, but we would welcome applications from those with hospital or community experience who can clearly demonstrate the aptitude required to work within a busy, changing environment.

The role is a part-time position available for 27 hours a week, flexible working request will be considered.

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.

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