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Job summary

Main area
Technical Services
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary.)
Job ref
050-PST112-0825
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
£48,527 - £55,532 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/08/2025 23:59

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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Pharmacist - Technical / Clinical Services

Band 7

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.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable. 

 

Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a GPhC registered Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Technical Services team in our Pharmacy Production Unit, at Glan Clwyd Hospital.

The services provided within the unit include SACT preparation, parenteral nutrition, RadioPharmacy, general CIVAS, and the unit also holds a specials manufacturing licence for non-sterile activity.  We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual who is self-motivated and shares our focus on developing the service through putting the needs of our patients first. This role will support the Lead Production Pharmacist with our Pharmaceutical Quality System (PQS). The successful applicant will also be able to help shape the future service model as the TrAMS programme develops.

Main duties of the job

This post offers developmental opportunity for a registered GPhC Pharmacist currently working at Band 6 level, who wishes to progress to Band 7 through a structured development plan over a 12 month period, and starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s experience.
As a registered GPhC pharmacist working within Technical Services, you will perform the role of an authorised pharmacist and must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the legal framework that supports good practice within a production unit. This technical services pharmacist role will also provide key operational support for all aspects of production activity, including both aseptic and non-sterile preparation of products.

We are looking for an individual who will contribute to and work well within our existing team and help to develop both the quality and range of services we offer. You must be able to work to a high standard, have good organisational and communication skills, an eye for detail, good accuracy skills and ability to use your own initiative whilst working to time schedules and under pressure. 

 

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

This post may be included in a forthcoming organisational change process, to create the Transforming Access to Medicines (TrAMs) Service. The nature and timescales of the proposed change will be subject to consultation in conjunction with the All-Wales Organisational Change Policy. There is no anticipated risk to employment due to this change. Please contact the recruiting manager if you wish to discuss this further. More information on the TrAMs programme can be found here: Transforming Access to Medicines - NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

The Production Unit supports training and development of all our staff and you will be given opportunities to attend courses where appropriate to further your development within technical services.

Further duties and requirements of the role can be found within the attached person specification and job description, and please do not hesitate to contact us for an informal discussion if you have more specific questions or would like to learn more about the role.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • MPharm degreee or equivalent
  • Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council
Desirable criteria
  • Post Graduate MSc/Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy or Post Graduate Pharmaceutical Technology Diploma or equivalent experience
  • Accredited or eligible to be accredited as a Cardiff University Clinical Pharmacy diploma tutor

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Broad post registration experience working in a hospital pharmacy department
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Aseptic services

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal/written communication skills
  • Decision-making ability
  • Demonstrate ability to work within a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Good communicator, motivated, able to work as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of successful management of people
  • Development of protocols and procedures
  • Teaching and presentational skills
  • Evidence of supervising or mentoring pharmacy staff

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Herbert
Job title
Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacy Production Services
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 844074
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