Band 5 Elderly Ward Pharmacy Technician in Brecon, Powys

Job Title: Band 5 Elderly Ward Pharmacy Technician
Specialism: AHP – Pharmacy
Location: Brecon, UK
Salary: Up to £20.00 per hour

Band 5 Elderly Ward Pharmacy Technician within AHP – Pharmacy in Brecon, earning up to £20.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours and the chance to play a vital role in delivering high-quality pharmacy services to elderly patients across ward and community hospital settings. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to medicines optimisation, patient safety, and effective discharge planning while developing your pharmacy career in a rewarding healthcare environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Technician looking to broaden their experience while enjoying the flexibility, variety, and professional rewards that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Benefit from consistent working hours that support both career progression and work-life balance.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of up to £20.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.

• Enhance Your Skills: Access ongoing training, accreditation opportunities, and professional development to strengthen your pharmacy knowledge and experience.

• Mileage Compensation: Travel between hospital sites with mileage expenses covered, giving you added flexibility and peace of mind.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with no on-call or weekend commitments.

• Specialist Ward Experience: Develop valuable expertise within elderly care, medical wards, and older adult mental health services.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

What you will do:

• Work across specialist ward environments, including elderly care wards, medical wards, and older adult mental health services.

• Undertake medicines reconciliation activities to ensure safe and effective medication management.

• Complete patients' own drugs assessments and support medicines optimisation initiatives.

• Manage medicine discharge processes, helping to facilitate safe and timely patient discharges.

• Supervise and support Pharmacy Assistants and other support staff where appropriate.

• Undertake Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) duties if qualified.

• Provide ward-based dispensing support without routine commitment to hospital dispensary work.

• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, medical teams, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care.

• Support the implementation and utilisation of electronic prescribing systems, including BetterMeds, with training provided where required.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements.

• Contribute to patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities within the pharmacy service.

Person Specification:

• Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

• Qualified Pharmacy Technician with experience in hospital or ward-based pharmacy settings.

• Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) qualification desirable.

• Experience undertaking medicines reconciliation and medicines management activities.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to travel requirements between hospital sites.

• Enhanced DBS for Adults.

• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Why Location

Brecon offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the charm of a historic market town with the breathtaking scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. With stunning countryside, outdoor activities, welcoming communities, and a relaxed pace of life, Brecon provides the perfect setting for professionals seeking both career satisfaction and personal wellbeing. Whether exploring the mountains, enjoying local hospitality, or immersing yourself in the area's rich heritage, Brecon is a fantastic place to live and work.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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Take the next step in your pharmacy career and join the Elderly Ward Pharmacy Team in Brecon with Sanctuary Personnel.