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Job summary

Main area
Pharmacy
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Full-time but able to consider part-time / job share requests)
Job ref
100-ACS122-0825
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/09/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer

Band 3

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly and progressive Pharmacy team at Glangwili General Hospital.

You will be an extremely valuable member of the pharmacy team, your duties will include;

  • supply of stock to wards and departments
  • dispensing medicines for in-patients and outpatients
  • support the co-ordination of discharging patients
  • support the pharmacy medicines management team at ward level

You will be a strong confident team player, demonstrate professionalism at all times and be committed to your development and the development of the services that we provide to patients.

We are committed to developing the role of Senior Pharmacy Assistant Technical Officers within the Pharmacy Department and are increasing their involvement within the service delivery.

Our Pharmacy team is forward thinking and continually strives to improve the delivery of patient focused pharmaceutical care and optimise the use of medicines within the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work within a team of Senior Technical Officers, Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists in providing a wide range of Pharmaceutical Services within the hospital setting.  You will be given specific training to help develop your skills.

Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C or above and NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in Pharmacy services is essential.

To perform a variety of tasks to support the pharmacy teams within the Health Board. Roles may include working in the following areas: Distribution, Procurement, Dispensary, and Ward Based Services.

The successful candidate will be involved in working on a weekend and Bank Holiday Rota.

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

Interviews will be held on 24/09/2025

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
  • community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of secondary education to include 5 GCSE's at C or equivalent
  • Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
  • 5 GCSE's at C or above, including Maths, English and Science
  • Buttercups / NVQ 2 Qualification in Pharmacy
  • Knowledge of drug names

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Basic IT experience
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in hospital or retail community pharmacy.
  • Customer care experience
  • Stock maintenance experience
  • Team working

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Davey
Job title
Chief Pharmacy Technician
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267 227469
Additional information

Anja Roberts - Senior Pharmacy Technician Dispensary Services

01267 227466

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