Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Pharmacy Technician

The closing date is 20 July 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 medicines management Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team on the Discharge Lounge/Hub.

This post will contribute to Medicines Management services at Glan Clwyd Hospital with a focus on safe, effective and timely discharge by liaising with our discharge lounge/hub team. Particularly key to the role will be the multi-disciplinary engagement, patient counselling and provision of medicines information.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a progressive and proactive Pharmacy Technician with strong problem solving skills. Applicants must be self-motivated and organised. You will be able to work effectively alone and as part of a team and contribute to the process of service development and innovation by your own initiative and enthusiasm.

You will act as an advocate for pharmacy services and guardian of medicines safety. You will be an excellent communicator with good interpersonal and relationship building skills.

The right candidate will be given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills further through development opportunities supported by our friendly and experienced team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST091-0725

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent.
  • National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
  • National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
  • General dispensing
  • Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
  • Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
  • Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations.
  • Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Well motivated, reliable, methodical.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm for training
  • Committed to self study and development

Desirable

  • Understanding and responsive to patient needs.

Other

Essential

  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills (QCF) or equivalent.
  • National Accredited Checking Pharmacy Technician Qualification
  • National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
  • General dispensing
  • Working in hospital pharmacy dispensary services
  • Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Able to use IT to use the pharmacy system, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
  • Is aware of, and is able to work within own limitations.
  • Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the department.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Well motivated, reliable, methodical.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Enthusiasm for training
  • Committed to self study and development

Desirable

  • Understanding and responsive to patient needs.

Other

Essential

  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Techncian

Rebecca Lyons

Rebecca.Lyons@wales.nhs.uk

03000845364

Details

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-PST091-0725

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Rhuddlan Road

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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