Job overview

Due to the introduction of new ways of working we are looking to recruit Band 5 technicians to join our enthusiastic friendly team. Our new team approach along with new technology will provide timely, accurate pharmaceutical care and improved patient flow through the hospital.  

We are looking for a highly motivated, friendly, conscientious, patient focused Registered Pharmacy Technician to join our busy ward-based pharmacy teams. You must have excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to use your initiative and contribute to a team setting and also have the skills to work alone. 

Main duties of the job

You will undertake medicines management duties at ward level including assessing patients’ own drugs, medicines history taking, medicines supply and patient counselling. You will also be rota’d to undertake final accuracy checking sessions in the dispensary on a regular basis. 

You will be responsible for the supervision of junior or less experienced staff and you must be able to manage your own workload to ensure the provision of a timely and efficient pharmacy service. 

The right candidate will be given the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills further through our development opportunities supported by our friendly and experienced team. 

Being part of our team is not only knowledge enhancing and rewarding, but also fun. We encourage social events and often raise funds for local charities by doing fancy dress walks, cake bakes and raffles. The hospital is set in a beautiful part of North Wales with so much more to offer the right candidate. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.