Following substantial investment in the pharmacy technician team we have 3 exciting new posts.
Are you a motivated and forward-thinking registered Pharmacy Technician looking for a unique opportunity? Then join the friendly pharmacy department, Wrexham Maelor Hospital in BCUHB East, in the role of Lead Pharmacy Technician – Hospital Operations.
You will play a key role in developing the pharmacy service, and pharmacy workforce in line with our strategic vision to ensure we are able to provide the best care possible to the patients of North East Wales. You will be part of the senior pharmacy management team and will be responsible for reviewing current processes and implementing change where needed, to ensure the smooth running of the pharmacy department.
In this innovative position, you will collaborate with diverse teams on cutting-edge projects involving systems like the implementation of electronic prescribing and the pharmacy prescription collection locker.
The successful candidate will be driven to introduce new ways of working to optimise pharmacy procurement, improve medication safety, and ensure compliance with healthcare regulators.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will take place week commencing 24th March 2025
Manage c ompliance with the H ome O ffice C ontrolled D rug licence and ensure compliance with the Wholesale Dealing licence.
Ensure all operational ro tas are completed.
Attend external meetings including the r obot user group , All Wales Wellsky user group.
Manage investigations into dispensing or supply incidents.
Ensure all maintenance contract s are reviewed and up to date working in conjunction with the Pharmacy Business Manager:
Robot
Intruder alarm
Prescription collection locker
Object handling equipment
Liquid nitrogen equipment
Manage health and safety risk assessments and queries .
Complete and maintain risks on the health board risk register associ ated with Hospital Operations.
Line management of the Dispensary Senior Pharmacy Technicians and Stores Supervisor.
Deputise for the Chief Pharmacy Technician and the Lead Pharmacy Technician – Procurement.
Manage the daily stock check process and investigations.
Maintain an overview of annual leave for all pharmacy support staff.
Ensure all products provided that are over-labelled or prepacked meet the required governance arrangements and oversee in-house production.
Manage KPI’s for hospital operations services.
Provides assurance that the hospital operations services meet the required governance frameworks.
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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

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