Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Pharmacy Assistant - Vaccine Service

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

To assemble and manage vaccine stock for delivery across CTM UHB. In addition there will be a need to manage and assemble stock for wholesale customers and to process controlled drug requisitions. All assembling and dispensing work is checked.

To participate in the ward based medicines management service, assessing patients own medicines, and organising supplies.

To support the Pharmacy Logistics Service in providing safe, effective and efficient pharmacy purchasing and distribution services including vaccination services and wholesale dealership of prescription medication.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer has become available to join the pharmacy team across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The post holder will be expected to travel across sites including spending time in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda.

Our ATOs are valued members of the Pharmacy team and this role is an opportunityto develop further to support the Pharmacy staff working in all areas of Pharmacy. You will gain experience across a variety of specialties, working closely with Technicians and Pharmacists to deliver a high quality, patient focused medicines management services.

You must possess excellent communication and organisational skills in order to provide an efficient and safe pharmacy service including the vaccination service and WDA contract.

We are committed to the development of our staff and offer excellent training where you will be supported and encouraged to develop in this role.

Applicants must have or be willing to work towards an NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service skills / Pharmaceutical Sciences. English and Mathematics GCSE to a level C or above is essential.

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

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS258-1025

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


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 doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

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 doesnt mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Welsh language skills

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skill at Level 3 or above

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Previous work experience within healthcare

Attributes

Essential

  • Accurate and methodical
Person Specification

Welsh language skills

Desirable

  • Welsh language speaking/listening skill at Level 3 or above

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English to Grade C or above
  • NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/Pharmaceutical Sciences or willing to work towards

Experience

Essential

  • Previous work experience within healthcare

Attributes

Essential

  • Accurate and methodical

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

Princess of Wales Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Princess of Wales Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Pharmacy Technician

Lowri Mordecai

Lowri.Mordecai@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

06 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS258-1025

Job locations

Princess of Wales Hospital and Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Supporting documents

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