Job summary
We are looking for a self-motivated Pharmacy Technician with a high attention to detail to join our Primary Care Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Team. You will need to be passionate about patient care, have excellent interpersonal skills, great organisational skills, and the drive to push the boundaries of the profession.
As part of the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Team, you will support the development and implementation of the health board workplan by analysing prescribing data, developing standard operating procedures, and working closely with stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities include:
- You will work as part of the Medicines Optimisation Pharmacy Team supporting the implementation of the health board work plan in GP practices, liaising with practice staff, community pharmacies and other health care professionals to ensure this is done seamlessly.
- You will promote and support safe, cost effective prescribing working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- You will assist in the delivery of pharmaceutical education relating to medicines management for pre-registration pharmacy technicians, trainee pharmacists, other healthcare professionals and non-registered staff.
- You will be involved in the process of controlled drug destruction in community pharmacies and GP practices.
- You will need to have excellent communication skills and be confident in interacting with a diverse range of people and staff groups in a variety of settings.
- You will need to be self-driven and able to work autonomously to complete tasks within the desired time frame.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 15/12/2025
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 15/12/2025
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
- Registered Pharmaceutical Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Working knowledge of current medicines.
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor for the higher education in pharmacy technician practice
- Medicines management accreditation or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in relevant area of practice to degree level
- Extensive experience of training staff of different grades
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel between sites in a timely way.
Language Skills
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
- Registered Pharmaceutical Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
- Working knowledge of current medicines.
Desirable
- Clinical supervisor for the higher education in pharmacy technician practice
- Medicines management accreditation or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience in relevant area of practice to degree level
- Extensive experience of training staff of different grades
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Other
Essential
- Must be able to travel between sites in a timely way.
Language Skills
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).
