Carys Hughes
Ystrad Meurig,Ceredigion
Summary
A highly organised and methodical professional with exceptional communication skills, excelling in both team collaboration and independent work. Demonstrates expertise in accurate and reliable dispensing, medication history taking, and item checking, ensuring optimal patient care. Skilled in liaising with ward staff to prioritise tasks effectively, contributing to an enhanced patient experience. Committed to maintaining precision and reliability in all aspects of work while fostering a seamless healthcare environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
Hywel Dda Health Board
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
2014.12 - Current
- Dealt with prescription queries, improving patient care quality.
- Updated patient records meticulously, safeguarding against errors or misinformation.
- Dispensed medicines under supervision, ensuring adherence to legal and safety guidelines.
- Maintained knowledge of current pharmaceutical advancements through ongoing professional development.
- Liaised with healthcare providers for seamless coordination of prescriptions.
Pharmacy technician
Hywel Dda Health Board
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
2011.07 - 2014.12
- Verified accuracy of prescriptions before dispensing, guaranteeing patient safety.
- Enhanced team collaboration by communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Achieved improved patient understanding by accurately explaining prescription details and potential side effects.
- Assisted pharmacists, enhancing efficiency in the pharmacy.
- Maintained clean work environment, promoting health and safety regulations compliance.
Student Pharmacy Technician
Hywel Dda Health Board
Abetystwyth, Ceredigion
2009.09 - 2011.07
- Verified accuracy of prescriptions before dispensing, guaranteeing patient safety.
- Enhanced team collaboration by communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
- Liaised with healthcare providers for seamless coordination of prescriptions.
- Prepared prescriptions to ensure prompt customer service.
- Ensured safe medication distribution with meticulous attention to detail.
- Organised inventory for effective stock management.
Assistant Technical Officer Pharmacy
Hywel Dda Health Board
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
2005.09 - 2007.09
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
- Completed stock orders accurately and within a timely manner
Education
Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians - Module 1
WCPPE
2025.12 - 2026.02
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician -
WCPPE
2013.11 - 2014.12
ACPT pharmacy Technician
BTEC and NVQ level 3 -
WCPPE
2009.09 - 2011.07
Skills
- I have great communication skills and therefore work well within a team I am also comfortable working independently
- I am able to liaise with ward staff in order to prioritise the work so that patients have the best experience possible
- Competent and accurate dispensing
- Reliable checking of items
- Accurate and reliable medication history taking
- Organised methodical in my work
Timeline
Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians - Module 1
WCPPE
2025.12 - 2026.02
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician
Hywel Dda Health Board
2014.12 - Current
Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician -
WCPPE
2013.11 - 2014.12
Pharmacy technician
Hywel Dda Health Board
2011.07 - 2014.12
Student Pharmacy Technician
Hywel Dda Health Board
2009.09 - 2011.07
BTEC and NVQ level 3 -
WCPPE
2009.09 - 2011.07
Assistant Technical Officer Pharmacy
Hywel Dda Health Board
2005.09 - 2007.09
ACPT pharmacy Technician