Job summary
- Main area
- Pharmacy
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm / alternating monthly with 8:45am - 5pm)
- Job ref
- 110-ACS218-0825
- Employer
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Prince Charles Hospital
- Town
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Pharmacy Assistant
Band 2
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at Prince Charles Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.
You will be required to work as part of the distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.
Checking ward/departments stock and replenishing to the required levels.
Covering the pharmacy goods delivery area, receiving and checking deliveries are correct.
Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient and outpatients and covering the pharmacy reception.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our team of Pharmacy Assistants at Prince Charles Hospital, working within our distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.
The successfull candidate will have evidence of a good standard of general education and have attained a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent). If not already held, they will be willing to work towards achieving an NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services within an agreed timescale, which will mean doing a proportion of work in your own time in order to achieve this.
You will be required to work as part of the distribution, logistics and dispensary teams.
Checking ward/departments stock and replenishing to the required levels.
Covering the pharmacy goods delivery area, receiving and checking deliveries are correct.
Dispensing prescriptions for inpatient and outpatients and covering the pharmacy reception.
You will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and willing to develop with new ways of working.
Attention to detail is important and you must be able to work as part of a team but also able to demonstrate initiative and work in a professional and timely manner.
You will need to be able to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to the needs of the service.
Computer literacy is required although appropriate training on pharmacy systems will be provided.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don’t need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below.
There is expectation to partake in the Saturday, Sundays and Bank holiday rota (1 in 6).
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Ability to complete NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services
- Maths and English GCSE
Aptitude and Abilities Skills
Essential criteria
- Problem solving skills
- Good computer skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language skills Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Well organised with effective time management skills
- Good team worker
Desirable criteria
- Customer care experience
Applicant requirements
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Keating
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Operational Services Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01685 728233
- Additional information
Rhys Thomas
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