Job summary
We are seeking experienced and motivated Pharmacy Technicians to join our Bank Staff Team within the Health Board. This flexible role offers the opportunity to work across various pharmacy service areas, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, and cost-effective Medicines Management.
As a Bank Pharmacy Technician, you will provide specialised pharmacy support to patients, pharmacy colleagues, healthcare professionals. You will be deployed as required across different settings, including dispensary, ward-based services, contributing to the smooth running of the department and ensuring continuity of care.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:
- Support Pharmacy Services across dispensary, ward-based areas, ensuring safe and efficient handling of medicines.
- Dispensing and Supply of medicines in accordance with legal, professional, and organisational standards.
- Ward-Based Support to clinical teams, including medicines reconciliation, top-ups, and patient counselling where appropriate.
- Maintain Accurate Records and documentation in line with departmental procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Provide Technical Advice and Support to pharmacy colleagues, healthcare professionals, and patients.
- Ensure Compliance with Health Board policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/12/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/12/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or NVQ 3 and BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Accredited Checker Pharmacy Technician. (ACPT)
- Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician. (MMPT)
Desirable
- Educational supervisor training
- Clinical supervisor training
- PWDS Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Training Programme (PMOTP) - Unit 3 Clinical Prioritisation or equivalent.
- Management qualification/ experience
- Consultation skills qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Introduction to Education and trainings.
- Level 4 Enhanced Clinical Diploma
- Diploma of higher education in advanced Pharmacy Technician practice
- CIPS qualification in procurement
- Undertake the relevant training and attain the required competencies for the administration of medication to inpatients
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in community, primary or secondary care
- Extensive experience of training different staff grades
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Experience of clinical prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Experience of leading a service
- Experience of reading and interpreting blood results
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake weekend and late shift working
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical technical procedures acquired through training Level 4 Certificate of Higher Education in Pharmacy Technician Practice or NVQ 3 and BTEC or equivalent in pharmaceutical science
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Accredited Checker Pharmacy Technician. (ACPT)
- Accredited Medicines Management Pharmacy Technician. (MMPT)
Desirable
- Educational supervisor training
- Clinical supervisor training
- PWDS Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation Training Programme (PMOTP) - Unit 3 Clinical Prioritisation or equivalent.
- Management qualification/ experience
- Consultation skills qualification
- Leadership qualification
- Introduction to Education and trainings.
- Level 4 Enhanced Clinical Diploma
- Diploma of higher education in advanced Pharmacy Technician practice
- CIPS qualification in procurement
- Undertake the relevant training and attain the required competencies for the administration of medication to inpatients
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in community, primary or secondary care
- Extensive experience of training different staff grades
- Experience in supervision of staff
- Experience of clinical prioritisation of workload
Desirable
- Experience of leading a service
- Experience of reading and interpreting blood results
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service to undertake weekend and late shift working
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
