Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
CMHT Pharmacy Technician - INTERNAL
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CMHT Pharmacy Technician - INTERNAL
Community Pharmacy Technician – Band 5 (Fixed Term/Secondment) West Community Mental Health Team, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
ESSENTIAL NOTICE Only applications from staff currently employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board will be accepted.
This is a fixed-term/secondment role (9 months, until 03/31/2027) due to funding. Prior written approval from your current line manager is mandatory before applying.
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to support the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in delivering a specialised medicines management service. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to optimise patient medications (e.g., clozapine, lithium, ADHD, depot antipsychotics).
- Conducting medication history reviews and resolving discrepancies.
- Identifying and mitigating pharmaceutical risks (e.g., polypharmacy, adherence issues).
- Welsh-speaking ability is desirable (English/Welsh applicants welcome).
Key Responsibilities
Medicines Management & Monitoring
- Supervise clozapine dispensing in the dispensary and troubleshoot prescribing issues.
- Manage depot antipsychotic stock across CMHT sites, including:
- Polarspeed and first-generation depot administration.
- Decadminstering allergenic drugs via BCUHB guidelines.
- Reducing avoidable RED (hospital-managed) prescriptions.
- Ensure stock facilities comply with BCUHB protocols.
- Facilitate shared care agreements between CMHT/PCT/GP for stable diagnoses.
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Patient-Centric Support
- Perform EMIS compliance checks (e.g., clozapine monitoring bloods, lithium levels).
- Review psychiatric/physical health monitoring (e.g., HCAT, antidepressants).
- Offer medication counselling (e.g., clozapine adherence, lithium side effects).
- Assist with lithium emissions and dosing adherence strategies.
Specialist Review Processes
- Safely transition patients from inpatient mental health units/liaison services.
- Coordinate medication reconciliations during transfers/discharges.
- Operate under formulary and RED drug pathways, communicating with GPs.
- Check Valproate “prevent” compliance (adjunctive therapy for bipolar disorder).
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria
- Registered Pharmacy Technician (GPhC) with a Level 3 NVQ in Pharmacy.
- Proven experience in mental health medicines management.
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Desirable Criteria
- Competency in ZTAS registration pathways.
- Fluency in Welsh for service integration.
Working with Us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board offers:
✅ Organisational Values and the "Proud to Lead" professional framework. ✅ Strong support for equality and diversity, including Disability Confident Employer status. ✅ Alignment with BCNU Wales’ NHS objectives—delivering primary, mental health, and elective care.
Join a leadership-driven team that fosters growth while meeting the complex needs of North Wales’ 700,000+ service-users.
How to Apply
- Grant confirmation from your current line manager before submitting an application.
- Submit via the BCUHB TRAC application portal, with supporting documents uploaded. [Options: Scroll through to submit, or download the full Person Specification].
- Note: Trilingual applications (Welsh/English) will receive no disadvantage.
sucessful candidates will reach completion documented is sent to the email regulated on the application form.
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