Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Secondment: 12 months (to cover maternity leave)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-PST091-0725
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Pharmacy Technician
Band 5
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Understanding and responsive to patient needs.
Other
Essential criteria
- 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
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rebecca Lyons
- Job title
- Senior Pharmacy Techncian
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 845364
- Additional information
Jessica Knowles - Senior Pharmacy Technician
03000 845421
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