Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Pharmacy Technician (ACT and Medicines Management)

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

Due to an internal promotion we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly team.

This is a permanent vacancy for an accredited checking and medicines management pharmacy technician based at Nevill Hall Hospital (NHH).

We are looking for a conscientious and adaptable individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to join our pharmacy team in delivering a high quality clinical service.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic pharmacy technician to become a valued member of our team. This role requires someone with strong multitasking abilities who is capable of working across multiple sections effectively.

This is a varied role requiring you to provide medicines management support to medical wards, mental health wards, outpatient services, and dispensary sessions.

We are looking for someone with:

  • Experience in Medicines Management
  • Accredited Checking Technician Qualification - we also welcome those currently working towards it.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Pharmaceutical Sciences (or equivalent) and GPhC registration

Applications from pre-registration pharmacy technicians welcome - If you're in your second year of study and due to qualify soon, we encourage you to apply!

  • Participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas will be required.
  • Welsh language skills are desirable

Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career? Apply today and become part of a dedicated and professional team!

About us

ABUHB is an integrated organisation providing acute, community and mental health services. Our ambitious and challenging agenda aims for excellence in all that we do. Life-long learning and post-graduate education is encouraged and will be actively supported.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-PST046-0525

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Conscientious, responsible and reliable
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
  • Accredited Checking Technician
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
  • Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation

Desirable

  • NVQ Expert witness

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing education and personal development

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS
Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • Highly motivated
  • Conscientious, responsible and reliable
  • Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing demands and situations

Experience

Essential

  • Hospital pharmacy experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • BTEC in Pharmaceutical Science or Equivalent/ NVQ Level III Pharmacy Services
  • Accredited Checking Technician
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or eligible to join
  • Medicines Management Qualification including Drug history taking/medicines reconciliation

Desirable

  • NVQ Expert witness

Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of continuing education and personal development

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of the functions of the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Lisa Rose

Lisa.Rose5@wales.nhs.uk

01873732279

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-PST046-0525

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Supporting documents

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