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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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

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

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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

[email protected]

03000 845421

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