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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-PST145-1026
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llandudno Hospital
Town
Llandudno
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/11/2026 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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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.

 

 

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking, Pharmacy Technician with excellent interpersonal skills looking to develop their career across primary care and community hospitals.

A patient centred evidence-based medicines approach to medicines management is required in the role. You will be working collaboratively with health and social care teams across the locality to improve patient outcomes related to medicines use and ensuring patient safety.

Main duties of the job

You will be based in the central area of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, supported by our established and highly valued team of Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists.

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 and/or Knowledge

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 or work towards within first 18 months
  • National Accredited Medicines Management Qualification or work towards within first 18 months
  • BTEC Lv 4 in clinical services (or equivalent) or work towards within first 18 months
Desirable criteria
  • Membership of relevant professional Association
  • IT Proficiency

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate suitable level of experience.
  • General dispensing
  • Experience of patient-orientated medicines systems
  • Basic knowledge of the therapeutic use of drugs
Desirable criteria
  • Working in hospital or Community pharmacy dispensary services
  • Good understanding of operation of hospital pharmacy services
  • Primary care experience

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate effectively with a variety of service users
  • Able to use available IT systems, produce reports, gather and analyse data and produce presentations.
  • Evidence of good documentation skills.
  • Ability to organise own workload and support the workload of the team.

Values

Essential criteria
  • Well motivated, reliable, methodical.
  • Understanding and responsive to patient needs.
  • Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

Other

Essential criteria
  • Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.
  • Participate in the provision of general public holiday and weekend pharmacy services as necessary
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language skills are desirable

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
Trudy Anderton
Job title
Medicines Management & Patient Safety Facilitator
Email address
[email protected]
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