Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Pharmacy Assistant

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at Prince Charles Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

You will be required to work as part of the distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

Checking ward/departments stock and replenishing to the required levels.

Covering the pharmacy goods delivery area, receiving and checking deliveries are correct.

Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient and outpatients and covering the pharmacy reception.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at Prince Charles Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

The successfull candidate will have evidence of a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). If not already held, they will be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within an agreed timescale, which will mean doing a proportion of work in your own time in order to achieve this.

You will be required to work as part of the distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.

Checking ward/departments stock and replenishing to the required levels.

Covering the pharmacy goods delivery area, receiving and checking deliveries are correct.

Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient and outpatients and covering the pharmacy reception.

You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and willing to develop with new ways of working.

Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.

You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to the needs of the service.

Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS218-0825

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Estate

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


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.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We dont need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the Croeso Candidate booklet below.

There is expectation to partake in the Saturday, Sundays and Bank holiday rota (1 in 6).

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.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We dont need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the Croeso Candidate booklet below.

There is expectation to partake in the Saturday, Sundays and Bank holiday rota (1 in 6).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to complete NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
  • Maths and English GCSE

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

  • Problem solving skills
  • Good computer skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Language skills Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Well organised with effective time management skills
  • Good team worker

Desirable

  • Customer care experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Ability to complete NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
  • Maths and English GCSE

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

  • Problem solving skills
  • Good computer skills

Desirable

  • Welsh Language skills Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Well organised with effective time management skills
  • Good team worker

Desirable

  • Customer care experience

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Estate

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Estate

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services Lead

David Keating

David.Keating@wales.nhs.uk

01685728233

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS218-0825

Job locations

Prince Charles Hospital

Gurnos Estate

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 9DT


Supporting documents

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